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MACHINERY

220170580026 · 02/16/2017 · BYK Additives Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Altana Group (Germany)
Operator
BYK Additives Inc.
Mine
4100298

Narrative

Two Maintenance mechanics were using an overhead crane to lower a mill down onto some metal cribbing for rebuild, when the lifting bolts failed and the mill fell approximately two feet to the Shop floor. The mill struck one of the mechanic's left forearm, resulting in swollen and bruised forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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