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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000350045 · 01/27/2000 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
27
Mine experience
23.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EE STATES HE CUT THE LAST SHIPPING STRAP OFF THE END OF A BUNDLE OF 8"" POLY PIPE THAT WAS DOUBLE STACKED. THE PIPE FELL APPROX. 4' AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF HIS RIGHT LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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