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MACHINERY

220142270025 · 08/12/2014 · Eureka Stone Quarry Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
198
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James D Morrissey Jr
Operator
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc
Mine
3605527

Narrative

Loose stone was not removed and/or secured prior to entering the crusher. Employee was stuck and trapped by 2 rocks that fell from an elevated position. Employee felt that the rocks were not going to move prior to the accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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