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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131860036 · 07/01/2013 · 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
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee & coworker were removing 4 pieces of siding,(each approximately 4' x 4')from the south side of our #1 Pachhouse building. In removing & lowering the bottom piece, the piece above fell & hit the employee on the left forearm, resulting in the need for 7 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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