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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021190138 · 04/23/2002 · Texas Industries

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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
16.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
Texas Industries
Mine
4103121

Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING A BEARING ON A HOUSING, THE BEARING CASE CRACKED INSIDE THE HOUSING. AFTER FLIPPING THE HOUSING ONTO THE OTHER SIDE, THEY FELL TO THE FLOOR, PINNING EE RIGHT HAND MIDDLE FINGE R TO THE FLOOR AND CRUSHING THE TIP OF THE FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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