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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072830016 · 10/06/2007 · Teichert Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teichert Inc
Operator
Teichert Aggregates
Mine
0401680

Narrative

Employee and co-worker were working together on the Bizmark. Repairing a damaged apron on the drive side of the feeder. EE was on the ground below his co-worker who was removing the last 4 bolts. As the angle iron brace fell it deflected out towards EE striking him in the face. He was wearing safety glasses and required 10 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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