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MACHINERY

220132530032 · 09/04/2013 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
3300175

Narrative

Employee was releasing a quick coupler on the pressure washer hose. Residual pressure in the hose caused it to whip when disconnected. The hose and fitting struck the employee in the face, cutting his lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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