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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002800058 · 09/28/2000 · Apac Alabama Inc

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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Apac Alabama Inc
Mine
0102959

Narrative

EE WAS STANDING ON LADDER CUTTING PLASTIC TIE STRINGS TO SECURE WIRING TO FRAME. USING A KNIFE, HOLDING LADDER WITH ONE HAND. WHEN EE CUT THROUGH STRING, THE KNIFE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL, SLICING LEFT HAND OVER THREE KNUCKLES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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