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HOISTING

220161650036 · 06/04/2016 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
1300434

Narrative

The #1 production hoist computer failed preventing the mine from running the #1 hoist. Miners were evacuated immediately as two means of egress were not available. New computer was installed to correct issue.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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