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MACHINERY

220201770018 · 06/22/2020 · Empire State Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
181
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Augusta Group Company
Operator
Empire State Mines LLC
Mine
3001185

Narrative

Worker was operating the controls of the power wedge with right hand while in a kneeling position in front of the axle and brake pack when the pack suddenly loosened and moved off of the axle. The pack, which weighs approximately 300 pounds, fell approxmately 20 inches before contacting workers left hand, crushing it between the brake pack and a plastic oil pan.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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