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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220042780075 · 09/28/2004 · Lafarge North America Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 23
Mine experience 29 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lafarge S A
Operator Lafarge North America Incorporated
Mine 3301661
Narrative THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING AN OVERSIZE ROCK FROM THE PRIMARY FEEDER. THE ROCK BROKE FREE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT LEG FRACTURING TWO BONES IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS LEG.
Source
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