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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192390001 · 08/19/2019 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Rock driller
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
0102985

Narrative

While removing starter on drill, EE dropped socket down to belly pan of drill. EE crawled under drill to loosen belly pan to retrieve socket. EE loosened bolt too much, therefore the belly pan dropped down on one end striking employee on the head. EE had temporary swelling, dizziness and headache. EE was examined at hospital and released back to work 8/19/2019.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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