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MACHINERY

220103570049 · 12/13/2010 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CRANES,DERRICKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4400109

Narrative

Two workers were setting up the crane to make lifts on a crusher. The operators cab was raised to let snow & ice slide off the top glass. The cab stuck in the up position. EE kneeled down & reached under the cab & loosened a hydraulic hose to lower the cab. The cab gently lowered onto his back and held him for a few minutes until co-worker was able to lift the cab to let him out.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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