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MACHINERY

220112080047 · 07/22/2011 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
71
Mine experience
11.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0102343

Narrative

EE's were pushing tail pulley of drag conveyor with hydraulic ram to remove shims. EE was hit on right thigh by hydraulic ram when it slipped out of position under pressure. EE sustained Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain to right knee. EE working with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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