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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222930011 · 08/11/2022 · Empire State Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
244
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Augusta Group Company
Operator
Empire State Mines LLC
Mine
3001185

Narrative

Miners were removing tank inspection door which is steel plate 28""X40"". Top nuts were loosened and left on. The remaining nuts were removed. Miners hit door to relieve pressure. Once removing top nuts the door was still hung on studs. They tugged on door. Material shifted causing door to push employee back against the belt guard causing them to turn, twisting the right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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