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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070080001 · 01/04/2007 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

The maintanence crew was replacing an electric motor. The motor was lined up with two of the bolts and the motor was suspended approximately 2 inches from the base. The EE proceeded to reach between the motor and the base to line up the support bolts. As his hand was under the motor, the motor fell crushing three of his fingers. Rx Drugs, Stiches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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