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MACHINERY

220060880027 · 03/20/2006 · Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Crusher, Breaker
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Operator
Sky Ute Sand & Gravel, LLC
Mine
0504119

Narrative

Miner was feeding pit run into crusher when cone crusher clogged requiring maintenance. Miner cleared clog using bar. A 4-5 in. rock was ejected hitting miner in face on left side in the nose and cheek area causing nosebleed and broken nose. Miner has knowledge and experience of pit conditions and process required to efficiently crush pit run.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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