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POWERED HAULAGE

220262440006 · 08/28/2026 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Vacuum filter operator, Flotation mill/Concentrator operator, Flotation plant operator
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1900035

Narrative

Miner was performing setup activities to operate a vacuum truck when EE's right foot and lower leg became stuck in a 6"" diameter suction hose. Right lower extremity became swelled and required transportation via ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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