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MACHINERY

220200720016 · 03/05/2020 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Wagon drill operator, Air-track driller, Carriage mounted drill operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

While drilling the steel wasn't lining up with the top grabbers. Employee got off of the drill to troubleshoot the issue and noticed the finger had a slight bend, not allowing the steel to be pushed in the correct spot. While walking away the steel fell and hit the operator.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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