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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031570036 · 06/02/2003 · Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd
Mine
4100078

Narrative

INJURED WAS WORKING REMOVING A SHEAVE ON THE PRIMARY SCREEN OF THE SECONDARY CRUSHER. WHILE REMOVING THE SHEAVE, THE SHEAVE FELL ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER TIP CAUSING AN OPEN WOUND THAT REQUIR ED SEVEN SUTURES TO CLOSE. INJURED WAS RETURNED TO REGULAR DUTY AFTER TREATMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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