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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040420017 · 01/28/2004 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
30.09 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

WHILE MECHANIC WAS PUSHING A SET OF O2 BOTTLES INTO THE SOUTH END MANLIFT, THE SMALL WHEELS OF THE CART FELL INTO A GAP BETWEEN THE GRATING OF THE DECK AND THE THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. THIS CAUSED THE CART TO TIP BACK AND THE HANDLE OF THE O2 BOTTLE TO STRIKE THE MECHANIC ON THE UPPER LIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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