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POWERED HAULAGE

220063480005 · 12/07/2006 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900047

Narrative

Employee was operating mechanical scaler on 820 ft level. Attempting to remove loose rock, placed tip into rock, tip slipped out of the crack, causing boom to move forward, rocking the scaler cab back and forth. Sudden movement caused strain in back and shoulder area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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