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MACHINERY

220000600029 · 02/28/2000 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
Mine experience
7.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

EMPLOYEE OPENED AIR VALVE AND A HOSE THAT WAS UNCONNECTED WHIPPED UP HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS CHIN. LACERATION, REQUIRING SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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