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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212440014 · 08/27/2021 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

On 8/27/2021 at approximately 3:00 A.M. a maintenance technician was performing a task to reinstall a drive wheel on the stacker. While reinstalling the wheel, the wheel became off-balance from its position and tipped off the rail. When the wheel tipped it struck the employee in the chin and the palm of the right hand causing lacerations to the chin and palm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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