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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070100005 · 01/08/2007 · United States Gypsum Company

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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
0400915

Narrative

Employee suffered fractured finger with two stitches. Injury occurred as result of a crusher part that fell onto the employee's finger during an attempt to move it. The accident was a result of miscommunication with a fellow employee, not using a hoist, and the employee putting his finger in a pinch point.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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