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MACHINERY

220021400082 · 05/07/2002 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRIC HOIST
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
3
Mine experience
13.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
0800477

Narrative

WHILE LIFTING PUMP IMPPAR USING 5-TON BRIDGE CRANE HOIST, EE HAD LEFT HAND PLACED BETWEEN AUXILIARY HOOK ATTACHED TO IMPELLAR AND CRANE HOOK TO GUID IMPELLAR FOR INSTALLATION. CRANE HOOK SLIPP ED INSIDE EYELET OF AUXILIARY AND PINCHED TIP OFLEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST IMPELLAR VEIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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