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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021890056 · 06/20/2002 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
Mine
4100007

Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING A PUNCH PLATE SCREEN ON A METSO SCREEN TOP DECK. HE AND ANOTHER WERE LETTING THE SCREEN DOWN TO THE CATWALK WHEN IT GOT HUNG UP ON THE SIDE OF THE SCREEN. WHILE TRYING TO FREE IT, THE SCREEN FELL CAUSING HIM TO SMASH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND GUARD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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