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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261970003 · 07/14/2026 · Sterling Breen Crushing Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sterling D Breen
Operator
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc
Mine
4503261

Narrative

While changing the seat air switch on the HE85 Loader. Had the seat braced in full up position. While unhooking the seat switch, the brace fell out and the seat fell approximately 8 inches down on to EE's left hand. This resulted in a primary injury to the pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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