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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122340029 · 08/15/2012 · Mountain Cement Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Mountain Cement Company LLC
Mine
4800007

Narrative

Mechanic ee was working in the raw mill on the number four roller hydraulic cylinder. EE was loosening bolts to remove the top cap of the cylinder so he could replace the inner seal. As ee loosened the last bolt the cap flew upward, shoving ee left hand into the upper cylinder coupling which caused a laceration on his left palm

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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