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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131210036 · 04/26/2013 · Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Desert Projects INC
Operator
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
Mine
0202620

Narrative

Mechanic was changing a bearing on the tail pulley when a chain slipped and hit him in the mouth causing two lacerations to his upper lip requiring sutures. Mechanic was treated and received full release for his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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