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MACHINERY

220242480010 · 08/15/2024 · Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc.
Mine
0900188

Narrative

Employee was welding a piece of small metal plate to cover a hole in some ductwork. After tack welding the plate the employee raised welding hood up to adjust the welding rod. Employee then heard a noise and looked up and the metal plate broke off and fell striking the employee in left incisor tooth causing a chip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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