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MACHINERY

220103430007 · 05/21/2010 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

Employee was holding onto a air lance while trying to dislodge a piece of buildup off the burner pipe. The piece broke free and jerked the air lance. The employee was still holding onto the airlance and strained his right shoulder. Employee attempted to condition the shoulder but was determined to have a torn labrum. Employee had surgery on 12/2/2010

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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