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MACHINERY

220093550047 · 12/10/2009 · N J Pulverizing Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
3.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin E Tanzer
Operator
N J Pulverizing Company
Mine
2800539

Narrative

Employee was injured attempting to turn on baghouse control switches for dryer fan motor. Control panel exploded hitting employee in face and chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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