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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093030054 · 10/10/2009 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
33
Mine experience
1.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured was using a 4' long bar to dislodge build-up material within Stage 4 North lower meal pipe located on level 7 of the pre-heat tower. The material was lodged approximately 3' above the door used in this accident. When the material became dislodged, it pulled the bar in such a manner that injured elbow struck against the door frame.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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