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MACHINERY

220061440029 · 05/14/2006 · Lakeside Synfuel, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William N Rich
Operator
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC
Mine
1202389

Narrative

Two employees were removing a walkway from a belt structure prior to installation of beltline. One was inspecting a support angle to determine where it was welded. Another employee cut his support angle at another location allowing the support truss to fall approx 4"" striking the first employee's right thumb, causing laceration injury. Required 2 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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