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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021130053 · 03/21/2002 · Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
86
Mine experience
0.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc
Mine
3100076

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DRIVE A CRUSHER BEARING HOUSING WITH A HAMMER AND WOODEN BOARD. WHEN THE BOARD WAS STRUCK WITH THE HAMMER, SOMETHING FLEW UP AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYE CAUSING A PUNCTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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