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MACHINERY

220092310025 · 08/14/2009 · Vaughn Thibodeau & Sons Inc.

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
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lynn Lakeman
Operator
Vaughn Thibodeau & Sons Inc.
Mine
1700618

Narrative

A piece of plate steel was stuck in the jaw crusher and was being removed by an excavator and chain. The steel plate sprung free and slipped from chain upward. When the steel plate came down it hit a cross brace then struck the victim who was still in the feeder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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