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POWERED HAULAGE
220222220005 · 08/10/2022 · Black Hills Bentonite
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Welder (shop)
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part LEG, NEC
Days lost 0
Mine experience 7 years
Operator
Controller (parent) BHB Limited Partnership; A&M Products
Operator Black Hills Bentonite
Mine 4801539
Narrative Employee was cleaning material out of the Mill Hopper when an air cannon purged and shot dust and debris at the employees legs causing bruising and abrasions the front of the thighs and shins.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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