HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Start: 04/21/2009

220092670011 · 04/21/2009 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part: LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost: 36
Mine experience: 4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Solvay S A
Operator: Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine: 4801295

Narrative

A mechanic was replacing the pump casing on PU 56 F pump when the casing fell striking the employee on the lower portion of his right leg. On 5-6-09 an orthopedic doctor recommended surgery. A second opinion did not recommend surgery. On August 24th the employee elected to undergo surgery.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown