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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060610003 · 02/27/2006 · American Rock Salt Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Horseplay
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph G Bucci
Operator
American Rock Salt Company LLC
Mine
3003255

Narrative

Injured employee tossed an empty Gatorade bottle at General Mine Foreman to get his attention. Bottle struck and bounced off of Foreman's leg and landed at the feet of another employee. The employee picked up the bottle and tossed it back at first employee, striking him in the mouth. Broke off front eye tooth at gumline. Employee will need Dental attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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