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MACHINERY

220020350044 · 01/16/2002 · American Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
American Minerals Inc
Mine
2800968

Narrative

PACKAGING BAG PACKER DID NOT FULLY SHUT OFF WHEN FILLED BAG WHEN READY TO BE REMOVED. HE SLAMMED OFF BUTTON WITH HAND TO SHUT DOWN INJURING PALM OF HIS HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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