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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091610029 · 05/09/2009 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals America Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

Employee was attempting to level an uneven sawhorse with a piece of plate on it. The steel plate was 43' x 13.5"" x 2"". When the employee attempted to straighten the plate the unlevel sawhorse struck his finger & let go of the steel which resulted in smashing his finger between the plate and the sawhorse.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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