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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230250024 · 01/13/2023 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900047

Narrative

The EE was cleaning out of the bottom door on the bucket elevator. The top door was held open with a bungee cord, the bungee cord let go and the door closed on their thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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