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220133030012 · 07/31/2013 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
70
Mine experience
21.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100100

Narrative

EE was assisting contractor with removing brake assembly on CAT 990 Loader. While in compartment, the prop rod for the compartment door became unlocked & a gust of wind blew the door down, striking the EE on top of his hardhat. The EE experienced neck pain from this incident. IME report on 10/16/13 changed diagnosis to cervical radiculopathy requiring physical therapy treatments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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