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MACHINERY

220151030031 · 04/01/2015 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

Employee was working on the 3rd floor pre-heat tower. At approximately 3 a.m., he started using the WOMA high pressure water gun to remove buildup within the riser. After using this tool for approximately two minutes, he felt a strain in his R wrist. He immediately stopped working with the water gun. (Note: He was working a C shift.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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