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MACHINERY

220220330005 · 01/25/2022 · Swenson Granite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
14.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Polycor Inc
Operator
Swenson Granite Company LLC
Mine
2700083

Narrative

While attempting to move a piece of curb of a conveyor with a 3/8"" grout chain the hook caught on the conveyor as the piece was being hoisted and the chain became tight and started to lift the conveyor. The operator stopped and placed a hand on the chain as it was being lowered and while the chain was still under tension, it dislodged from the conveyor and hit forearm

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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