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MACHINERY
220181490019 · 05/19/2018 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Crusher, Breaker
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 171
Mine experience 0.02 years
Operator
Controller (parent) USS Holdings Inc
Operator U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine 2300544
Narrative Employee was removing liner from ball mill. A pneumatic jack was holding the mill in place. The jack failed and the mill turned 180 degrees. An employee inside the mill was injured from the fall/flying debris.
Source
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