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MACHINERY

220222360009 · 08/17/2022 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
2300544

Narrative

Employees working at the end of the day. Employees wearing full-face PAPRs. Employees noticed fan blades making contact with housing. Employees were on opposite sides of the fan unit. One employee rotated the fan side to find contact areas. Employee on the other side attempted to assist rotation and pinched finger between the pulley and fan belt.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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