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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021840026 · 06/03/2002 · Teichert Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
Mine experience
4.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teichert Inc
Operator
Teichert Aggregates
Mine
0401972

Narrative

A GUARD MADE OF WOVEN WIRE CLOTH WAS HANGING ON A FRAME THE BOTTOM WAS HELD IN PLACE WITH WIRE. THE WIRE HAD RUSTED AND BROKE. THE GUARD WAS FOUND PARTIALLY HANGING OFF FRAME. THE OPERATOR PUSHED THE GUARD UP INTO PLACE, IT FELL. THE GUARD STRUCK THE LEFT FOOT OF OPERATOR FRACTURING SMALL TOE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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