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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170310026 · 01/21/2017 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100040

Narrative

EE was climbing a ladder, EE place a 16' diameter circle metal plate on the catwalk. EE continued to climb the ladder and the vibration caused the metal plate to fall from the catwalk striking EE in the face below eye, cutting it, got 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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