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MACHINERY

220120480006 · 02/07/2012 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
4101776

Narrative

EE was using air wand to clear a can on conveyor line. While blowing out can, his right index finger contacted the raised part of a belt splice that resulted in a laceration to his finger. EE was seen and treated at the E.R. in Grand Saline. TX and released to return to work without restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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