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MACHINERY

220072140019 · 07/31/2007 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

During the removal/repair work of the primary crusher, the concave was being hammered on using the rock breaker. The employee remained on the crusher floor to view the operation from about 12 feet away. He was struck by a piece of sharp packing material in his right inner thigh. He received three stiches and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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