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MACHINERY

220251640003 · 01/29/2025 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
145
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

An employee was WOMA Gunning the tower on the 2.1 level when a chunk of material fell on the wand and caused the employee's right arm to be jerked. Employee reported to supervisor, but did not want any medical treatment at the time of reporting the incident. On 3/13/2025, employee still felt soreness in their right shoulder and requested to be evaluated. Had surgery on 6/9/25

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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