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MACHINERY

220232560009 · 09/05/2023 · R W Sidley Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Bagging, Package operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert Buescher
Operator
R W Sidley Inc
Mine
3301944

Narrative

Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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