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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120600014 · 02/27/2012 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4100283

Narrative

Smashed middle finger of left hand while removing a forklift tire weighing appr. 80#. Tire assembly slipped and smashed finger between hub and wheel. Employee reported injury and didn't want to go to doctor. Finished working that day @ 18:00 Hours. Called company from emergency room @ sweetwater hospital @ 19:15 PM for permission to treat him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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