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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231740017 · 06/15/2023 · UNACEM North America

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
UNACEM Corp S A A
Operator
UNACEM North America
Mine
0203243

Narrative

Maintenance Mechanics (R) hand was caught between the flange of a level indicator pipe for a knife gate and the housing of the Raw Mill Roll Press during maintenance activities to repair the knife gate. The equipment was locked out but the gate was not blocked/secured to prevent movement.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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