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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132600038 · 09/10/2013 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
35
Mine experience
35.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

Millwright was attempting to close a product elevator access door while standing on a ladder. The Millwright lost balance and grabbed the elevator door to steady himself. The bottom of the elevator lacerated his left little finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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