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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110560013 · 02/17/2011 · Lafarge Midwest

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest
Mine
1100786

Narrative

2 mechs. were at the head pulley shaft guard on 12 belt getting measurements to make new guards.The mech. had his hand near the top of the guard. He placed his hand on the guard causing it 2 come in contact with the bolt at the hd pulley taperlock bushing.The bolt caused the guard to jump & pinch the mech hand.The cut is at the base of his left ring finger,9 stitches were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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