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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052300019 · 07/14/2005 · Zemex Industrial Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
221
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
Operator
Zemex Industrial Minerals
Mine
0800111

Narrative

While turning a wheel valve, employee caught his right hand's ring finger. Employee continued working. Employee did not require medical treatment until July 26. Employee was able to return to work and his job functions allow him to continue working without violating his issued work restrictions. Treating physician did not immobilize the finger until August 3.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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