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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252530011 · 09/03/2025 · Las Vegas Paving Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
36
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jay Smith
Operator
Las Vegas Paving Corp
Mine
2602375

Narrative

The miner was going to utilize a rare earth power lift magnet weighing approximately 65lb. They placed the strap of the magnet over right shoulder to carry it to a piece of steel, they then turned to walk and struck left foot on a sawhorse losing balance and falling onto the concrete floor with the left side of their body, the magnet landed on their right hip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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