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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040480046 · 02/04/2004 · Magnesita Refractories Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
33
Mine experience
2.34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

EE AND CO-WORKER WERE MANUALLY HANDLING A 55 GAL DRUM USED AS A BASE FOR A FREE STANDING DIRECTION SIGN. DRUM FELL ONTO EE'S RIGHT FOOT CAUSING FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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