Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality

March 7, 2019 at 3:27 AM

Balcones Quarry · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Comal County, TX

Investigator narrative

EE was changing the v-belts on the north log washer motor gearbox assembly. EE lost balance when wrench slipped off the motor mounting bolt ee was tightening and fell backwards through a 15 3/4 inch gap between the log washers. EE was conscious and talking and was told to remain in place until EMS arrived.

Record details

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from machine
Activity at time: Hand Tools (Not Powered)
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Total mining experience: 3 years
Experience at this mine: 0.83 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Mine type: Surface
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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