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MACHINERY

220092400003 · 08/19/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3100096

Narrative

While performing work on the jaw crusher, a jack accidentally struck the employee in the back of the head, when a weld broke on a plate that was used to secure the jack. This caused a laceration, requiring stitches and spinous process fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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