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MACHINERY

220191920026 · 07/02/2019 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
Mine
4603727

Narrative

Employee was using an air hammer to remove a bushing. The bushing splintered striking the employee in the face. A small sliver of metal was embedded into the employees forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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