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MACHINERY

220013400052 · 11/16/2001 · Teichert Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teichert Inc
Operator
Teichert Aggregates
Mine
0402792

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING SOME NOTS OFF WITH CUTTING TORCH IN A DISCHARGE CHUTE. A FIRE STARTED AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S HASTE TO EVACUATE, HE BUMPED INTO THE FEED CHUTE AND BRUISED HIS RIBCAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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