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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082880102 · 09/22/2008 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

Clearing kiln feed, fish scales located at the feed enf of kiln 2.Cable wire is wrapped around the kiln to an attached pulley system with a weight to keep the fish scales firmly tight against the kiln shell.EE lifted cable wire with weight to allow the fish scales to open to allow material to clear out when he lost his grip. tried to catch wire and felt discomfort in back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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