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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081280047 · 04/26/2008 · Unimin Corporation

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
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corporation
Mine
3100375

Narrative

Employee and co-worker were lowering material removal screw closer to take. Shim and bolts are removed to lower screw. When removing shims, gearbox fell striking and cut employee's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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