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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041950004 · 07/10/2004 · U S Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
U S Gypsum Company
Mine
1200427

Narrative

The Mine Maintenance Supervisor was in the process of removing a chain that binds a double entry gate to the surface air shaft. As he was removing the chain, the back side of his right hand struck the razor wire directly above the gates. He received a small laceration. Employee received 3 sutures to close the wound, and a tetanus injection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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