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MACHINERY

220163540024 · 12/17/2016 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
157
Mine experience
1.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mitsubishi Corp
Operator
Mitsubishi Cement Corp
Mine
0400157

Narrative

3 workers were welding on a flat 5' X 5' steel door for a hammer mill (4BR1), the door was turned upright resting on the ground & leaned against a forklift for the final welding position. The door became unbalanced while the workers were welding, & fell over striking EE on the leg. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance & was admitted for a broken leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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