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MACHINERY

220081920001 · 07/07/2008 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

While using an air lance to clean out the pre-mixer on the hydrate mill, a small steel door fell on top of his fingers. As the door fell, he jerked his hand out, causing a small fracture and a laceration that required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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