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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133240009 · 11/18/2013 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
18.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brian G Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE OF THE TRACKMOBLE. UPON COMPLETION EE STARTED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE SPLIT RIM FAILED AND SHOT OFF THE UNIT. IT BLEW DIRT AND RUST PARTICLES INTO HIS ARMS, CHEST, STOMACH, AND LEGS. THE RIM HIT HIS LEFT LEG AND HIS KNEE SWELLED UP. RIM WAS RUSTED BUT DID NOT SHOW VISABLE SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL ISSUES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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