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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220181290014 · 02/20/2018 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
40
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4402829

Narrative

Employee was replacing bottom metal screen deck which caused pressure to right wrist. Employee was on stomach between the top and bottom decks. Employee had an injury occur to the same wrist in past. When putting the deck into place employee said ee felt a sharp pain and lost feeling in hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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