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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063200020 · 11/13/2006 · Oldcastle-Superlite

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle-Superlite
Mine
0200181

Narrative

Two employees were removing a front windshield panel in a D9H rops when the safety glass broke and cut the employee on the upper lip, causing a 1"" laceration. Cold weather is assumed to be the cause of the break in the glass. He was administered first-aid. The employee was transported to a medical facility and received 5 stitches and no type of pain medication. Released to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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