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MACHINERY

220201200042 · 04/17/2020 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

EE was installing a containment system for the kiln heat exchangers when EE bent down to weld a piece. Prior to that EE carried a Fronious electric 110 welder which weighs 19.6 lbs. When EE bent down EE felt something pull in the lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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