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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100290007 · 01/27/2010 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

EE was using a 1 1/2 ton come-a-long and a belt chain to secure a load of omega cans on an open trailer. As EE tightened the come-a-long, the belt chain broke and recoiled stiking the EE in the face. Resulting in a lacerated upper lip that required 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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