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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190920023 · 03/29/2019 · American Colloid Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
American Colloid Company
Mine
4800888

Narrative

Removing u joint from truck when flying debris struck mechanic across the nose, cutting mechanic's nose and requiring 3 stitches

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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