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MACHINERY

220021120105 · 04/16/2002 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4.78 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
Mine
2302120

Narrative

WHILE DRILLING A 1/4"" HOE THROUGH A PIPE THE DRILL BIT BROKE DOWNWARD FORCE ON THE DRILL CAUSED THE RIGHT HAND TO COME DOWN ON THE DRILL BIT CUTTING THE THUMB ON THE RIGHT HAND. 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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