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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052450009 · 08/27/2005 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

The Repairman II pulled on the welding lead that was caught on the conveyor belt. When the welding lead released from the belt, it flew through the air and hit him in the face which chipped his front upper tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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