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MACHINERY

220181340013 · 05/11/2018 · Blue Water Industries

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Crusher, Breaker
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
21
Mine experience
13.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Water Industries Holdings LLC
Operator
Blue Water Industries
Mine
0801336

Narrative

(IW) was adjusting the crusher apron with shims on the portable crushing unit. A hydraulic ram that raises the aprons had a bent cylinder, which limited the stroke. The preshift inspection sheet did not indicate an issue nor was it reported to the Manager. IW installed a makeshift support whereas the tip of EE's thumb caught between the cylinder and the makeshift support

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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