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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151400006 · 05/15/2015 · Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4406545

Narrative

Employee stated that he handed another mechanic a step ladder to put into his truck. As the mechanic was putting the ladder into the truck, it hit the tailgate causing the end of the ladder to strike the injured employee's nose resulting in a laceration to the nose. Reportable due to requiring two sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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