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POWERED HAULAGE

220091800039 · 06/24/2009 · Laurel Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Laurel Aggregates Inc
Mine
3608891

Narrative

While operating a haul truck, EE was attempting to locate a ""rattling"" noise which was coming from the rear discharge vent of the AC unit located inside of the passenger jump seat. EE inadvertently inserted his fingers into the vent while ""feeling"" around for what was making the noise. EE had 3 fingers contact the blower, which cut the fingers and lost nail of his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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