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MACHINERY

220132460051 · 09/02/2013 · Buildex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
90
Mine experience
6.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
Operator
Buildex Inc
Mine
2300319

Narrative

EE was getting ready to replace a fan belt. He didn't close the fan louver's and put a board in the fan to keep it from turning as a safety, the fan started turning backwards he tried to stop it with his right foot. The belt pulled his foot between the belt and sheave. It broke both bones in his ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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