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MACHINERY

220112550028 · 09/08/2011 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4402829

Narrative

While reaching inside the warman pump with his hand to inspect the impellor for wear, EE's arm contacted the edge of the vane and was cut by the sharp worn edge. The cut was on his right forearm about 1 inch above the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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