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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082950071 · 10/08/2008 · Mezger Enterprises Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bill Mezger; Ben Goodwin
Operator
Mezger Enterprises Ltd
Mine
4103562

Narrative

Employee was hammering rocks for bulk pile. He finished one rock, threw it in the bucket. As he reached for another rock, another employee threw another rock on the table. His pinkie finger was struck and sliced open at the first segment. He was taken to the ER and stitches were given. Employee was placed on light duty until doctor release.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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