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MACHINERY

220212720012 · 09/24/2021 · Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
85
Mine experience
4.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Chemours Company
Operator
Southern Ionics Minerals, LLC
Mine
0901230

Narrative

Employee was acting as a spotter for 6""x400' pipe removal by excavator. During pipe movement the excavator changed directions causing the pipe to slide 20' unexpectedly in the direction of the employee, striking the employee's left leg, fracturing the tibia and fibula.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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