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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051710082 · 06/07/2005 · Ruschman Sand & Gravel Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gayhard L Ruschman
Operator
Ruschman Sand & Gravel Inc
Mine
1001950

Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTANCE ON THE CRUSHER AND ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE WEAR PLATE FOR REPAIRS, THE WEAR PLATE FELL APPROX 4 TO 6"" STRIKING EE LEFT RING FINGER ABOVE FIRST KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE FINGER TIP AND 1/4"" LONG LACERATION ON SIDE OF FINGER TIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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