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MACHINERY

220180160056 · 12/29/2017 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0400219

Narrative

Mechanic was in the process of removing the sump lid to gain access to the sump by using an electric winch to move the 400 pound lid out of the way. Upon freeing the lid, it moved and caused left hand to be caught between the edge of the lid and an electrical panel mounted to the wall, resulting in a contusion type injury requiring stitches

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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