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POWERED HAULAGE

220060860002 · 03/17/2006 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
10
Mine experience
28.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
1200426

Narrative

Injured was attempting to train a conveyor belt by adjusting a return roller by tapping on the bracket with a hammer. When attempting to strike the bracket, the injured's glove became caught in the roller causing a severe thumb avulsion/broken bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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