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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002170018 · 07/19/2000 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fairmount Santrol
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

INSTALLING A BEARING ON A SNUBBER PULLEY. THE BOLT USED FOR RIGGING WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE BOLT THAT BROKE OFF & HIT THE INJURED IN THE LIP & THE SNUBBER PULLEY LANDED ON HIS HAND. THE I NJURED RECEIVED STITCHES IN HIS LIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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