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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220131640003 · 06/05/2013 · US Bentonite Processing, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING 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
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert Nolind
Operator
US Bentonite Processing, Inc
Mine
4801751

Narrative

Adjusting conveyor and a 4"" PVC dust line(full of dust) broke from overhead from a distance of 3'. He was hit initially on the hardhat, then in the back of the neck and on the side of the rib cage (letf side)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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