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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023190039 · 11/13/2002 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
17
Mine experience
21.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

TWO MECHANICS WERE TESTING THE TILT RELIEF PRESSURE ON THE LEFT CYLINDER. ONE WAS HOLDING A 38# PIN (AS A BLOCK) BETWEEN THE DOZER BLADE AND CYLINDER HOUSING. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, THE PI N STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE. HE RECEIVED THREE FRACTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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