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POWERED HAULAGE

220260290003 · 01/16/2026 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

A SCD operator was replacing the drive belt on a conveyor when EE's gloved right hand became entangled in the sheave due to not performing lock out tag out. The miner sustained multiple injuries, including a fracture and multiple lacerations, to EE's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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