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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060970002 · 03/27/2006 · Industrial Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
L G Wilson Jr
Operator
Industrial Minerals Inc
Mine
3800388

Narrative

EE was removing the bolt holding the torque-arm (speed reducer) to install a guard bracket. The weight of the 3 hp motor & motor mount caused the whole drive to rotate & the motor mount hit employee. When pulling back, he hit his head on the end of the conveyor frame. Cut on mouth requiring 16 stitches, broken tooth & 2 chipped teeth. Cut behind right ear requiring 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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