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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020980023 · 02/09/2002 · Riverside Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
34.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
Riverside Cement Co
Mine
0400010

Narrative

DUE TO HEAVY DUSTING, EE PLACED A PLATE OVER OPENING TO DISCHARGE OF AIRSLIDE. WHEN REMOVING PLATE, IT HAD A LOT OF CEMENT ON IT AND WAS TOO HEAVY FOR EE TO HOLD, CAUSING EE TO FALL BACK BENDI NG THUMB BACKWARDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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