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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220251810031 · 06/27/2025 · Covia Clay LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
37.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Covia Holdings LLC
Operator
Covia Clay LLC
Mine
0900149

Narrative

While attempting to pry against a stuck rotary mill, an employee propped a large pry bar in the inspection port, while positioning to look into the hole, the bar slipped out and fell onto right thumb causing a contusion and a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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