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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121290034 · 05/04/2012 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BRICK,CERAMIC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3600271

Narrative

Employee was assisting in removing a ceramic lined jet assembly from a cement blender. This required him to be on his knees in an area containing numerous 1/2"" plastic hoses. When leaving the space he was in, it is assumed he bumped the assembly which freed it to fall & hit his finger, requiring medical treatment & 7 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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