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HOISTING

220142230026 · 08/04/2014 · U S Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
U S Gypsum Company
Mine
1200427

Narrative

Electrician pulled a fuse on the Tube Mill in the Mill Kettle building. When he pulled the fuse, it tripped the power to the plant rendering the main hoist inoperable. The miners evacuated via the air/escape shaft.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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