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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191710025 · 06/09/2019 · Aggregate Industries SWR, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
21
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Aggregate Industries SWR, Inc.
Mine
0201870

Narrative

Employee was retrieving model number on a gear box. In order to do this they used a manlift to elevate 24'. EE removed the guarding, retrieved information, and proceeded to remove the motor assembly. The motor was not properly secured, it fell striking the employees leg. EMS was called to the site employee was taken to DVMC for treatment. Employee was released on 6/13/2019

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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