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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220182840004 · 10/03/2018 · Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
33
Mine experience
4.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ferroglobe PLC
Operator
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
Mine
1509938

Narrative

The employee was attempting to unclog a clogged pipe using an air hose. When the pressure was turned on to the air hose the line whipped around wildly and toggle fitting cut arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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