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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080590015 · 02/20/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

A sheave block previously used to hold cable in place was suspended appox. 30 ft above from where employee was working. As the cable was placed against tray the sheave slid down the cable striking employee in the head. Employee didn't black out but appeared to be confused. Employee climbed into lift basket and was treated by first responders until taken to CCOM for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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