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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220002690096 · 09/11/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0800115

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 2 FT WIDE PLATFORM WELDING A HANDRAIL INTO PLACE. THE ANGLE FOR WELDING WAS NOT GOOD. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STEP BACK ONTO A LOWER PLATFORM AND CUT RIGHT LEG-SHIN ON EXPOSE D GRATING, PUNCTURE, CUT TO SHIN AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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