January 21, 2013
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
Fatality · MACHINERY
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
· Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee worked as lead maintenance mechanic. Believed on morning of accident, Employee went to area Kiln 2 Preheater, Ram 4 to respond to work order. Employee had two-way radio. No witness to accident. Unknown whether employee was inspecting work or performing work on the No 4 ram. Initial examination suggests Employee was injured when ram activated. Ram was not locked out.