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MACHINERY

220160780001 · 03/14/2016 · Va Tech Physical Plant

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Operator
Va Tech Physical Plant
Mine
4406987

Narrative

While breaking stone on hydra split machine. A piece of stone broke off striking employee in EE's left leg (shin area) which cut EE's leg causing EE to go to ER and get 5 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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