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POWERED HAULAGE

220062200009 · 08/03/2006 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

Employee was removing a car from the train for repairs. He was in the process of uncoupling the car. When the cars seperated the air line between them broke at one end, instead of uncoupling at the connectors. The end of the hose struck employee in the elbow, causing the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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