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POWERED HAULAGE

220133090005 · 10/28/2013 · Metroplex Sand & Gravel LTD

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Conveyor belt
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
55
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tarrant Acquisition Ltd
Operator
Metroplex Sand & Gravel LTD
Mine
4104116

Narrative

A rock lodged behind a hopper wall three feet above and to the right of the miner's right foot slid and struck the foot in the inseam behind his right toe. First aid for minor bleeding was given and the miner was driven to a Care Now Facility. It is not known at this time whether the injury will heal itself over time or will need to be surgically repaired.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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