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MACHINERY

220120100014 · 01/04/2012 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

Two employees were a removing a motor which was rigged using the proper equipment. When the second weld was cut, the motor swung into the employee's hand. Due to the angle of the swinging motor, the eye broke causing the motor to fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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