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MACHINERY

220261900009 · 06/29/2026 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3100007

Narrative

EE was running the rock breaker while breaking a knot when the excavator jarred sharply. This sudden sharp movement tweaked something in their back. The did not seek medical treatment until July 2nd.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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