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POWERED HAULAGE

220212770007 · 09/23/2021 · The Doe Run Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
87
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300458

Narrative

Apx. 760' HPDE pipe was being pulled down an access road. Around a 100 degree bend, the pipe developed resistance from unidentified debris (presumed rock). The resistance gave way and the tension applied from pulling the pipe caused it to straighten striking and employee inspecting for holes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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