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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220191960037 · 07/09/2019 · Opelt Sand & Gravel

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mary J Opelt
Operator
Opelt Sand & Gravel
Mine
4703395

Narrative

Technician was looking for an oil leak on the front of a generator engine and had the guards removed to better see the area in question. Technician stood up from the floor level after looking at the leak, lost balance, and got hand struck by the engine fan.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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