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MACHINERY

220011130052 · 04/04/2001 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
15.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. A TRAP DOOR DESIGNED TO COVER THE STAIRWELL JARRED LOOSE. THE DOOR UNWOUND ON A WINCH AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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