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MACHINERY

220102560022 · 09/08/2010 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Mine
1200194

Narrative

Employee was cutting a fouled metal strap out of the primary feeder with a torch. When strap cut through stored energy in the metal strap (not recognized) caused the strap to swing toward the employee striking his right forearm resulting in a broken bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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