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MACHINERY

220052410015 · 08/25/2005 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

Employee was standing at the head gate of the Longwall when a rock flew out of the crusher striking the employee in the right ear. He was taken to seek medical attention and received 6 stitches and one day restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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