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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063200045 · 11/13/2006 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rohm & Haas Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

EE was inspecting the oil cooler for leaks on the scaler. The hinged cover was secured in an upright position with a rope attached to the scaler's boom. The rope that was securing the oil cooler in an upright position was removed. EE had repositioned himself beneath the oil cooler and continued checking for leaks. The cover dropped pinching his hand between cooler & frame.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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