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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262290003 · 08/13/2026 · Colorado Materials, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John R Weisman
Operator
Colorado Materials, Ltd
Mine
4104860

Narrative

Employee was conducting an inspection of VSI Crusher prior to starting machine. While inspecting underneath the machine, EE was holding up the skirting and it slipped out of EE's grip. The metal crossbar on the skirting came into contact with the left side of EE's facial area, resulting in two lacerations around EEs left eyelid area. EE received 12 sutures to seal the lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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