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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110820009 · 02/10/2011 · Tilcon New York, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon New York, Inc.
Mine
2800026

Narrative

INJURED LEFT THUMB WHILE SWAPPING OUT OXYGEN TANKS ON SERVICE TRUCK. THE PROTECTIVE CAGE OVER THE BOTTLES FELL TO A CLOSED POSITION WHILE HANDLING THE OXYGEN BOTTLE. THE CAGE FELL ONTO HIS LEFT THUMB CAUSING SWELLING AND BRUISING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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