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MACHINERY

220041410010 · 05/06/2004 · Classic Grindstone

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
18
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Steve Anderson
Operator
Classic Grindstone
Mine
2003160

Narrative

While operating our 245 cat excavator, the swing lock engaged causing an immediate swing of the machine, causing the operator to be severly jostled. He was wearing a seat-belt, which prevented him from being thrown from the machine.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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