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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163480022 · 12/04/2016 · J R Simplot Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CRANES,DERRICKS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
15
Mine experience
12.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
J R Simplot Company
Mine
1001590

Narrative

Employee was lowering a piston into a ram of a track adjuster for a D 10 dozer. When piston was in place employee grabbed it and was lowering the overhead crane to unhook lifting straps. The crane hook came in contact with left pointer finger, requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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