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220011690096 · 06/05/2001 · Robinson Construction Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dennis Robinson
Operator
Robinson Construction Company Inc
Mine
0401929

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CLEAR THE COBBLE BELT AT THE SCREEN PLANT. HE WAS COMING BACK DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BELT. HE RUBBED HIS HAND OVER A WASP NEST THAT WAS UNDER THE BELT. THIS CAUSED WASPS TO STING HIM SEVEN TIMES BEFORE HE COULD GET AWAY FROM THEM. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN OTHER THAN TO WARN EMPLOYEES TO BE AWARE OF THE NESTS AND TO SPRAY THEM FOR ERADICATION OF WASPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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