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MACHINERY

220071790053 · 06/20/2007 · Hanson Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
244
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates
Mine
4100076

Narrative

EE was assisting the foreman sort railroad iron with a backhoe. The foreman was pulling a piece of iron with the bucket of the backhoe when it became stuck & then suddenly came loose & flew striking the EE about 8"" below the left knee; this resulted in a broken leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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