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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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