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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220010180017 · 01/08/2001 · Ritchie Sand Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
Mine experience
1.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
H T Ritchie
Operator
Ritchie Sand Inc
Mine
1400543

Narrative

EE WAS GOING OUT TO START THE FRESH WATER PUMP FOR THE PLANT. HE WAS WALKING ACROSS WALKWAY GOING TO PUMP HOUSE & HAD HIS HEAD DOWN SQUINTING HIS EYES FROM SUN. HE WALKED INTO CORNER OF STEEL FRAME FOR A SWING OUT WINDOW THAT HAD VIBRATED LOOSE & OPENED. RESULTED IN CUT TO RIGHT SIDE OFHEAD REQURING 6 STITCHES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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