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MACHINERY

220032810025 · 09/28/2003 · Wyo-Ben, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
7
Mine experience
6.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David Brown
Operator
Wyo-Ben, Inc
Mine
4800611

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE SOCKS ON THE SOUTH MILL BAGHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND PUT HIS HAND DOWN TO CATCH HIMSELF. HIS FINGERS WERE THEN CAUGHT IN THE ROTARY VALVE, SEVERING THE TIP OF THE MID DLE FINGER AND CAUSING OPEN FRACTURES OF THE INDEX AND RING FINGERS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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