A Pea gravel conveyor belt failed causing the top section to collapse down. Belt had a catwalk on the side with proper rails for employees to travel for maintenance. There was no indication of structural damage or defects where the failure occurred.
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May 29, 2014
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Angelle Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
May 29, 2014
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Angelle Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Pea Gravel Conveyor structure failed at the front section and collapsed down. There was no indication of structural damage or defects where the failure occurred.
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