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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150490022 · 12/21/2014 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
34.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

The injured employee (supervisor) stated that Control Room Attendent was opening small man door on kiln hood. The supervisor was standing behind CRA when the door started to open falling off the hinge towards CRA. The supervisor grabbed the door pulling it away from CRA, straining his right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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