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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170340009 · 01/25/2017 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2000044

Narrative

Transporter was in the process of loading CKD into trailer pup tanker using a manually operated valve when an unexpected surge of material forced the valve open causing hand to impact an adjacent valve. The driver removed glove and noticed significant swelling on the back of the left hand. Mine not privileged to all personal info. 1st day of LTI starts on 1/31

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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