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.
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March 7, 2019
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
· Fall from machine
February 21, 2014
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX INC.
· Fall onto or against objects
Without checking to ensure elevator car was present, contractor stepped into elevator shaft and fell approximately 25 feet landing on top of elevator car.
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