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MACHINERY

220192470028 · 08/30/2019 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar NV
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC
Mine
4000864

Narrative

At approximately 4:30 pm August 30th, 2019; A piece of steel was being cut out of the chute with a sheave rope attached to control the downward motion when the piece was cut free. When the piece came free the rope tensioned and kicked toward an employee who was standing too close to the ""v"" of the rope striking EE's arm and face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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