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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150480006 · 02/05/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
98
Mine experience
8.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4002993

Narrative

Floating feed cone came loose, feed hopper & adjustment cap to drop 3-4"" onto ee right foot. EE attached overhead crane to stuck floating feed cone. He applied pressure to the assembly he did not notice he had lifted the entire assembly off floor level by 3-4"". He started the 3rd cut and at the time is when the floating feed cone came loose allowing the rest of the assembly to drop

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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