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POWERED HAULAGE

220081750078 · 04/22/2008 · Granite Rock Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bruce W Woolpert
Operator
Granite Rock Co
Mine
0400119

Narrative

While trying to clear the chute using a pry bar. EE lost his grip on the bar. The bar hit the belt-which was still running. The bar bounced back, hitting him in the chest and mid-section. Diagnosis at clinic is minor fracture of sternum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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