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MACHINERY

220122610043 · 09/07/2012 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

Miner was unclogging kiln#1 dust transport line, there was a 3 1/2"" mill ball that was sucked up into the 4"" gap vax hose. The miner had his hand on the high reach basket. The gap vax hose jumped when the ball was picked up by the suction line. Pinching miners hand requiring 2 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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