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POWERED HAULAGE

220122540038 · 08/29/2012 · Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
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
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Fuels Association Inc
Operator
Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
Mine
4801429

Narrative

Employee was driving a lube truck on a haul road. He went through a soft spot in the road, which bent the tie rod and damaged the oil pan. The steering wheel turned quickly, the employee's little finger got caught in the steering wheel as it turned. The employee fractured the 5th metacarpal on the L hand. Employee is required to wear a splint and a sling until healed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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