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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032720109 · 09/24/2003 · United Salt Carlsbad LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas United Corp
Operator
United Salt Carlsbad LLC
Mine
2901043

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING A BENT GUARD ON THE FRONT OF THE SEWING MACHINE WHEN HE CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER (THE GUARD HAD A VERY SHARP EDGE ON IT AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE). REQUIRED FOUR SUTURES ON INDEX FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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