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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141840006 · 06/25/2014 · Amrize Mid-America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
63
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Amrize Mid-America Inc.
Mine
1103144

Narrative

Inspection/access door with bottom hinges not supported after being unlatched. Damaged portion of hinges not visible with door in closed position. Miner was positioned to the side of the door, hands resting on solid surface. Weight of door broke the hinges after being opened and fell on top of miner's fingers. Result: two broken fingertips of left hand (index and middle fingers).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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