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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020980043 · 03/28/2002 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900475

Narrative

EE SUSTAINED A SEVERE LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT THUMB WHILE WORKING IN A BLUNGER REMOVING A BLADE. WHEN HE KNOCKED THE BLADE OFF, IT STRUCK AND CUT HIS THUMB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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