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MACHINERY
220260580012 · 02/20/2026 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Drill operator
Activity Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part HEAD,NEC
Days lost 5
Mine experience 25.35 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Vulcan Materials Company
Operator Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine 3800002
Narrative A 600 psi air hose on the drill ruptured causing the window to shatter. The operator suffered a laceration on the top of their head requiring 3 staples to close.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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