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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060380023 · 05/27/2005 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
1
Mine experience
7.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

While removing a vacuum pump the employee pinched his r. wrist and hand between a pump shaft and a cement wall. He didn't miss any work days and didn't require extended medical care. The injury was reported as a first aid. He returned to the doctor two months ago due to irritation in his wrist. The employee had surgery on his right wrist Feb. 2nd and returned to work Feb. 6th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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