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MACHINERY

220101900023 · 07/08/2010 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
1601070

Narrative

Employee had started the engine on the water pump and went to engage the clutch. When clutch was engaged the coupling broke. As the coupling came apart, it distorted the shape of guard, pinching his thumb between the clutch and guard.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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