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MACHINERY

220230250013 · 01/17/2023 · H.C. Spinks Clay Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hoist
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
52
Mine experience
26.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
H.C. Spinks Clay Co.
Mine
4000194

Narrative

The employee was installing a discharge cover on a water pump. Once in position, the employee began to push the housing toward the pump. The pushing movement caused one of the chain hooks to twist allowing the hook to disengage. The housing dropped approximately 2 feet and struck the employee's right foot above the safety toe

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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