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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093160019 · 11/02/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
35.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

2 EEs were @#9 Elevator to move head shaft that had slipped, could not get lower section of oil pan guard out-was wedged between large sprocket and casing. EEs manipulated guard far enough down to place rams, did not support guard. EEs rammed shaft & when released guard fell striking this EE above tongue of boot on right shin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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