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MACHINERY

220092290062 · 08/10/2009 · The Coteau Properties Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
21
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
The Coteau Properties Company
Mine
3200595

Narrative

EE was trouble shooting air conditioning system on a Cat 24H motor grader. When checking air flow in an air duct, the employee did not realize the exposure to a moving fan. When retracting his hand it caught the fan, injuring two fingers. The finger tips were cut and fractured requiring medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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