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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262720018 · 09/21/2026 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

The technician put left hand in the handle of the door and when they removed the last wedge holding the door closed, the door swung free, twisting their shoulder and hand. The employee worked another couple hours, then notified their supervisor of the incident. They noted that their shoulder and wrist was sore, their hand was starting to swell.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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