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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002070035 · 07/13/2000 · Lehigh Portland Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mine
3600166

Narrative

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 55-GALLON OFF A STAND TO EMPTY IT INTO A HOLDING DRUM. THE DRUM SLIPPED OUT OF THE EMPLOYEE'S GRASP, CAUSING IT TO FALL ONTO THE FRONT OF THE STAND PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWE EN DRUM STAND AND 55-GALLON DRUM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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