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MACHINERY

220072950021 · 10/16/2007 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
86
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Zachry Corporation
Operator
Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
4104489

Narrative

IP was removing a damaged bed lift cylinder from a haul truck. As IP was cutting the polish rod with a torch, the rod gave way. The barrel end of the cylinder struck the IP as he was attempting to get away. The barrel came to rest across the legs of the IP. The incident resulted in a fractured right tibia and left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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