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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073020047 · 10/18/2007 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was positioning stands under a suspended rolled conveyor with a shaft thru the center. While positioning one of the stands, he pinched his thumb of his left hand between the top of the stand and one of the ends of the shaft. He was working with a crew to install a conveyor. He used too much force while lifting up stand towards rolled conveyor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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