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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220181280011 · 05/07/2018 · Va Tech Physical Plant

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Operator
Va Tech Physical Plant
Mine
4406987

Narrative

While stacking stone on a pallet a sharp piece broke off falling cutting the employee on left leg just below the knee. EE required 7 stitches at the local emergency room.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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