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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033290015 · 10/30/2003 · US Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
14
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
US Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1200023

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A RETURN ROLLER FROM THE CONVEYOR. EMPLOYEE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE END OF THE PINCH BAR AND HIT ROLLER. EMPLOYEE DIDN'T FEEL ANY DISCOMFORT FOR A DAY OR SO. HE THOUGHT THE PAIN WOUDL GO AWAY. HE HAD PAIN IN HIS WRIST WHEN HE WOULD GRASP OR PICK UP AN ITEM. HE REPORTED IT TO HIS SUPERVISOR 11-20-03 AND WENT TO THE CLINIC. EE RECEIVED FRACTURE TO RIGHT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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