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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042880029 · 10/06/2004 · Buildex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
Operator
Buildex Inc
Mine
2300319

Narrative

EMPLOYEES WERE JACKING UP AN OVERSIZED BALL OF MATERIAL AND PLACING BRICKS UNDERNEATH IT TO GET IT UPON THE COOLER GRATES SO THEY COULD GET THE BALL TO MOVE. THE MAINTENANCE MAN REACHED UNDER THE BALL TO MOVE A BRICK; THE JACK SLIPPED OFF THE BALL OF MATERIAL AND THE BALL FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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