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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220011830108 · 06/29/2001 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates West Inc
Mine
0301541

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE LOWER PART OF HANDRAIL PUTTING A RAG IN A HOLE ON THE SANDBOX WHEN THE RAIL BROKE AND HE FELL ABOUT 1 1/2' STRIKING HIS GROIN AREA ON THE TOP RAIL. WHEN HE HIT THE RAIL IT MADE A TEAR IN HIS PENIS AND SCROTUM REQUIRING 11 STICHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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