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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012710019 · 09/17/2001 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
Mine experience
8.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated
Mine
0900023

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT DOWN INTO THE #2 TUNNEL TO CLEAR A HANG UP. THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE SAND THAT BUILT UP WITH A LONG METAL ROD. WHILE ATTEMPTING THIS THE LOADER OPERATOR DUMPED A LOAD OF SURGE STONE INTO THE CHUTE, THIS CAUSED THE ROD TO STRIKE THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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