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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252020004 · 07/17/2025 · Allegany Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
25
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Aggregate Management, Inc
Operator
Allegany Aggregates
Mine
4603166

Narrative

EE was working on the Primary #1 Feeder Mount. A spring was broken on the right 3/4 inch bolt. EE replaced the spring and was tensioning the guide nut, a worn portion of the bolt that was weakened failed, launching the weakened portion into EE's right cheek due to the stored energy of the upper spring.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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