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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162670014 · 09/21/2016 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
2300544

Narrative

Maintenance employee was trying to unclog transport pipe, as they were attempting to pressurize pipe, end cap blew off and struck ee in hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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