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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070950019 · 03/27/2007 · Almatis Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
37.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Almatis Holdings 1 BV
Operator
Almatis Inc
Mine
0300257

Narrative

Employee attempted to measure the hole pattern on a Vibrator by rolling it onto its side. The Vibrator was heavy and the Employee let it back down. His right hand - small finger became caught between base and pallet resulting in a laceration and inability to straighten finger. He was diagnosed with a contusion and closed fracture of the right small finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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