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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200700001 · 02/16/2020 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
340
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
Mine
0404075

Narrative

EE was in the bottom compartment below the cooler while it was being stroked. EE was spraying blue paint on any metal that was rubbing on grates. EE lost balance, as EE regained balance EE threw EE's hands up in frustration. EE's hand and spray paint got caught in the grates above.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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