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MACHINERY

220240730015 · 03/07/2024 · CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Saint-Gobain
Operator
CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc
Mine
0300276

Narrative

Miner working in the Line of Fire. Pressure Release Valve (pop-off) failed; thus, Pressure Transducer broke at fitting, hitting employee in the Face. Miner went to local ER for Evaluation. ER cleaned contusion, x-rayed face/head arear, gave tetanus and antibiotic shot to prevent infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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