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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071440009 · 05/18/2007 · Coolspring Stone Supply Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William R Snoddy
Operator
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc
Mine
3600155

Narrative

The employee (a blaster trainee) was assisting the licensed PA blaster in setting off a shot. After the shot went off (approximately 8-10 seconds) the employee went into the line of the shot and was struck in the shin by a piece of flying debris, requiring him to get 6 stitches in his leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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