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MACHINERY

220173260015 · 11/21/2017 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
3800299

Narrative

While hoisting an unloaded electric chain hoist to move it out of the way, the hoist hook briefly caught/bound on a piece of machinery, popped loose, and struck the worker in the lip causing a laceration. Both upper front teeth were also chipped along the inner edge.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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