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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220183550023 · 12/17/2018 · Walker Sand and Gravel

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Summit Materials LLC
Operator
Walker Sand and Gravel
Mine
1000772

Narrative

Employee was attempting to perform fluid samples on machine and was needing to take the coolant sample. While the employee was attempting to pull the coolant sample, the employee placed hand on the hood to get off the machine and to hand the coolant sample to the operator and the hood fell down on top of the employee's leg and caused fracture in 2 places near ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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