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220171500029 · 05/30/2017 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1800657

Narrative

Employee was walking from the building and stopped and bent down to tie boot, at this time a raccoon came out of the bushes and struck the employee in left heel. The employee then kicked and struck the raccoon with left hand. This event resulted in punctured skin on the heel and thumb. Being treated for possible rabies exposure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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