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MACHINERY

220091970017 · 07/13/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

Two emps. attempted to remove a steering cylinder from a CAT 992G loader using an overhead crane to bump the cylinder horizontally. Emp. A and B were standing between the right side tires. Emp A's right hand was on the cylinder while Emp B operated the crane. After 3-4 bumps, the cylinder swung free pinching Emp A's hand between the hydraulic tank and cylinder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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