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MACHINERY

220022550054 · 08/19/2002 · Apac-Kansas Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Crusher, Breaker
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
65
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Apac-Kansas Inc
Mine
1401326

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STAYED IN THE CONTROL TRAILER WHEN A SHOT WAS PUT OFF. ROCK STRUCK AND PENETRATED THE TRAILER CAUSING A LACERATION TO EMPLOYEE'S HEAD (REQUIRING STITCHES) AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES LEFT LO WER LEG CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE AND A KNEE STRAIN (REQUIRING) PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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