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MACHINERY

220191080007 · 04/10/2019 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
105
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800004

Narrative

The operator was using a dozer to remove topsoil from the edge of bench. While removing the soil, they came to close to the edge of a 10' slope. When they reacted, the machine pitched and overturned down the slope. The machine rested on the right side, damaging the right and rear windows. The employee suffered a fractured right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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