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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092120029 · 05/21/2009 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
36.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
4800086

Narrative

While installing the saddle block at the load zone on a belt, the saddle fell over coming into contact with the EE's legs. Intial diagnosis was a first aid, however after continuing pain, the employee had an MRI done which showed a fractured left tibia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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