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POWERED HAULAGE

220081840002 · 06/28/2008 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
SIDE OR RIB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tennessee Zinc Company LLC
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000166

Narrative

EE was using ANFO hose to charge a lifter hole against the rib. The hose plugged up. When it dislodged, it blew back, causing EE's hand to hit rib and lacerate his knuckle on pinky and ring fingers. 6 stitches were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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