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MACHINERY

220202380003 · 08/18/2020 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
174
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
Mine
4400095

Narrative

Pulling belt on tugger machine, hook broke causing tugger to move forward and sling chain, hitting employee on leg and ricochet into mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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