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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172980027 · 10/15/2017 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2500002

Narrative

On 15 Oct 17, employee was tasked to replace a light bulb. While doing so, the heavy light cover came off and either struck or strained a finger during the attempt to stop the cover from falling. Initially they thought the finger was sprained, but a follow up doctor's visit on 17 Oct 17 revealed a broken ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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