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POWERED HAULAGE

220081280027 · 05/02/2008 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
82
Mine experience
5.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4602805

Narrative

Employee was attempting to retrieve a tool from the back of a 4x4 utility cart(Pug). As he reached into the bed of the Pug, the operator started to back up, striking the employees right foot. This resulted in a broken leg. The backup alarm was working on the utility cart. The employee stated that a lack of communication and inattention were to blame. Restrictive duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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