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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260150020 · 01/14/2026 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

Were replacing a bad sprocket following troubleshooting of a gearbox. Removed the 4 bolts from the mounting plate, chain slipped and motor & gearbox fell. The falling equipment impacted the IW left pinky finger, requiring stitches, antibiotics and light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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