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MACHINERY

220261760004 · 06/18/2026 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

A maintenance journeyman was using a cutoff wheel grinder at Quarry Belt #5 to cut a guard bracket. A fragment from the disc struck the employee's left knee, causing a 2-4 inch laceration. The employee was treated with nine stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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