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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142450037 · 08/24/2014 · Wyo-Ben, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary 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
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David Brown
Operator
Wyo-Ben, Inc
Mine
4800612

Narrative

EE was closing the access door on the bag house when he adjusted his hands causing the right hand to slip and bringing the door down upon his left hand. The middle finger of the left hand was caught between the door and the seal edge severing the tip of his middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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