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POWERED HAULAGE
220043620009 · 12/23/2004 · 3M Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience 28.48 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator 3M Company
Mine 0300426
Narrative Two miners were performing maintenance on a tail pulley assembly on #2 conveyor when pillow block bearing housing broke causing tail pulley to fly up and strike one miner in his chest, right hand and elbow.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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