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MACHINERY

220203570006 · 12/19/2020 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Bagging, Package operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

An employee went to clear a bag that was stuck in-between the discharge conveyor belt and idle roller on Roto Packer C, while the equipment was energized and still moving, in clear violation of procedures . When EE tugged on the bag it dislodged and pulled EE's hand and arm into the pinch point. The employee received bruising to EE's hand and arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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