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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151390011 · 05/12/2015 · BASF Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Corporation
Mine
0900231

Narrative

Mechanic was exiting a dryer control room. The mechanic placed his left hand on the door to control the door. Fifth finger (pinky) was pinched between door and frame causing laceration above finger nail bed. Employee received stitches and prescription for antibiotics and pain. Returned to work with restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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