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MACHINERY

220260280018 · 01/20/2026 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
Mine experience
32.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1512905

Narrative

Employee was standing near head pulley on C-5 and radioed the operator to start the belt. When started the torque arm holding the gear box assembly broke free allowing the assembly to spin forward. The assembly struck the employee in the left leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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