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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091980036 · 07/15/2009 · Oldcastle SW Group Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle SW Group Inc.
Mine
0504656

Narrative

EE was removing shim to adjust primary jaw opening . One side of shim hung up. EE attempted to free shim with left hand. Hydraulic mechanism then failed, allowing bottom of jaw to move and catch fingers in shim stack. X-rays disclose Lt finger fracture. Further exam is to occur 7/20/09 when swelling is reduced.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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