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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002070049 · 07/20/2000 · Meridian Aggregates Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Meridian Aggregates Company LP
Operator
Meridian Aggregates Company
Mine
2100081

Narrative

HOLDING SLEDGE HAMMER FOR ANOTHER EE TO TIGHTEN NUT ON OMNICONE CRUSHER EE'S SLEDGE DEFLECTED OFF OTHER SLEDGE & HIT INJ EE IN THE EYE. SAFETY GLASS BROKE CAUSING LACERATION TO LEFT EYE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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