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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142930029 · 10/15/2014 · Short Mountain Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J D Nicewonder
Operator
Short Mountain Silica Company
Mine
4002964

Narrative

Employee was splicing a belt at dryer plant. Turned and hit left elbow on the belt guard, cutting elbow. Needed 5 stitches. All power was off at the plant during time of repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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