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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160840014 · 03/16/2016 · Cargill Salt

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Hoistman, Hoist operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cargill Inc
Operator
Cargill Salt
Mine
3000663

Narrative

Employees sending a switchgear underground in material cage. Switchgear was suspended in the cage while EE's tried to secure the bottom of the switchgear. EE stepped between the switchgear and forklift to attach the chains, the switchgear shifted pinching the EE's left leg between the forks & switchgear. EE received an abrasion/contusion to their shin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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