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MACHINERY

220240610004 · 02/20/2024 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400377

Narrative

A loose branch fell from an adjacent tree and struck an idling chainsaw the employee was holding. This caused the chainsaw to shift and strike the employee's left knee, resulting in three lacerations. The employee was taken to a medical clinic, where sutures were used to close the lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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