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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001310018 · 05/05/2000 · Abrasives Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
6
Mine experience
5.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Larry R Roth
Operator
Abrasives Inc
Mine
3200685

Narrative

REMOVING AN UNMOUNTED TIRE FROM THE TRUCK BOX. THE TIRE LODGED BETWEEN THE BOX AND THE TAILGATE,HE PULLED THE TIRE OUT AND THE TAILGATE STRUCK HIS HEAD RESULTING IN A MULTIPLE SCULL FRACTURE REQUIRING 4-8 WEEKS OFF DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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