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MACHINERY

220171020008 · 04/04/2017 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
3301993

Narrative

Employee was assisting a stopper drill operator. The stopper drill slide/tipped toward the employee striking the employee on the back side of the right hand. No fractures, swelling, or bruising was observed. Employee was placed on light duty to allow hand to heal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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