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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230650006 · 02/18/2023 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
1300434

Narrative

A miner was dumping trash dumpsters. The employee followed proper shutdown procedures of the forklift and tried to assist the dumpster by pushing up on the rear. When that didn't work the employee grabbed the dumpster from the side and pulled down, causing the dumpster to tip. The pin that holds the dumpster lid failed, causing the lid to fall on the employee's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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