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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103050005 · 10/22/2010 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4101241

Narrative

An employee was pulling an air hose to the screen tower to work on the screen deck. There were two hoses coupled by a quick connect, the quick connect hit a section of the hand rail, it became uncoupled at this time. The hose whipped upwards into his face causing a small laceration to his right eyebrow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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