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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122140003 · 07/24/2012 · Brakefield Equipment Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James Brakefield
Operator
Brakefield Equipment Inc
Mine
3402081

Narrative

While removing the grill cover on a Cat D11 Dozer, the hinge broke causing the grill to fall onto the injured's hand breaking one finger and lacerating this hand requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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