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MACHINERY

220171420021 · 05/20/2017 · Lehigh Northeast Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
22
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
Mine
3000585

Narrative

EE was working on the 1812.2 Clinker Silo Dust collector fan. EE released the button and as the motor was winding down EE went to see if it had normal air flow. On the way by, EE's fingers came in contact with the moving belts. The tip of one finger was removed and the other was injured. EE reported to the control room and was then taken to the hospital for treatment

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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