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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092160004 · 07/29/2009 · Greer Limestone Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
29
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Greer Limestone Company
Mine
4600016

Narrative

While the employee was working on the left rear brake drum on the mechanic's truck, the brake drum slipped and smashed his right index finger, causing a laceration to occur.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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