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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093030081 · 10/19/2009 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
0300256

Narrative

EE was taking measurements so a roof piece could be installed. The ee was tied off and as he maneuvered his cheater/lanyard became hung a few feet behind him. The ee pulled on his lanyard to dislodge it. The lanyard dislodged and swung towards the ee. The lanyard hit the ee in the mouth chipping two of his top front teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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