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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220091410014 · 05/19/2009 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface construction, NEC
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

Employee stated that he was working on top of the 3000 ton silo. Above him about 10 feet was a 5 pound wedge that came loose as they were doing an allignment. The wedge fell and struck employee in the right shoulder causing him to loose balance and fall. Just after the incident employee complained of right knee swelling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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