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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012550018 · 09/04/2001 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

THE INJURED HAD CUT THE OLD BOLTS OFF THE IDLER BRACKET & WAS USING A HAMMER TO KNOCK THE BOLTS OUT. WHEN HE HIT THE BOLT THE WASHER FLEW UP ANDHIT HIM IN THE MOUTH WHICH CHIPPED HIS TOOTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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