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August 5, 2013 at 2:06 PM

GRAROK, LLC LOWVILLE · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: MJL Crushing LLC (Michael J. Lyndaker)

Lewis County, NY

Classification MACHINERY

Type Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

Employee was looking into Pegson stone hopper when the missing excavator tooth was ejected striking employee in the head.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Crusher, Breaker
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Underground location: NO VALUE FOUND
Mining method: NO VALUE FOUND
Accident type: Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: HEAD,NEC
Total mining experience: 5 years
Experience at this mine: 5 years
Experience in this job: 5 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220132380009 · Mine ID 3003570 Trainer view →