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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082890005 · 08/25/2008 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4702918

Narrative

Carloader reported, that while closing the top cover of a railcar, he had sprained his middle finger on his right hand. He stated he was lifting the car cover with his left hand and he put out his right hand to push against the loading spout. He jammed his middle finger against the spout.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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