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Hispanic Quarry Supervisor Struck by Machine Part During Maintenance
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2004/02/20
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Description:On March 29, 2003, a 44-year-old Hispanic stone quarry supervisor was killed when he was struck by a machine part while servicing a rock crushing machine. The victim and two workers were working during the weekend when the quarry was shut down. They were working on a rock crusher, a large machine that produced gravel by crushing rocks that had been blasted from the side of the quarry. On this day, the crew was making an adjustment to the crusher that would change the size of the crushed rock. This required taking off a retaining clamp and removing a large metal shim that determined the size of the crushed rock that the machine produced. The machine had been shut down, and it was quiet enough for the crew to talk easily to each other. The victim was standing under the shim assembly as his co-worker removed the two large nuts that held down the retaining clamp. As he loosened the second nut, the worker felt something was wrong and asked the victim if he should continue. The victim said to continue, and the worker removed the last bolt, releasing a 1,000-pound machine part. It struck the victim on the head, killing him instantly. NJ FACE investigators recommend following these safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents: 1. Employers should develop, implement, and enforce written procedures for servicing machinery. 2. Employers should conduct a job hazard analysis of all work activities with the participation of the workers. 3. Employers should consider providing written signs and training materials in the native language of their employees.
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Pages in Document:11 pdf pages
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NIOSHTIC Number:20026728
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2010-112440
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 03NJ021, 2004 Feb; :1-11
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Federal Fiscal Year:2004
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Performing Organization:New Jersey Department of Health
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Start Date:1991/09/30
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End Date:2005/08/31
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Resource Number:FACE-03NJ021
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