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MACHINERY

220210780032 · 03/11/2021 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Operator
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Mine
0503505

Narrative

I.E was trying to straighten frame work on the tailgate drive with a crib block between the anti slew bracket and tailgate drive frame. I.E was holding the crib block while another employee was operating the shields pulling the pan-line back. The crib block popped out striking I.E in the face knocking I.E unconscious and causing a fracture to zygomatic bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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