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MACHINERY

220140690011 · 03/06/2014 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
Mine
0404075

Narrative

The front down rigger of a boom truck fell onto a table top while victim was holding it. This caused a crushing injury to the tip of his right pinkie finger. There is a small fracture at the tip of the finger and swelling. A splint was placed on the finger by a doctor and no further treatment is anticipated other than follow up visits.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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