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MACHINERY

220050630036 · 02/24/2005 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Mine
2600081

Narrative

EE was removing an ash ring from inside kiln #3 using an air-hammer. The ash ring collapsed striking EE's right hand, both thighs, right knee & right hip. EE was inexperienced on this job and was not instructed about the dangers of this job by his supervisor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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