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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022310071 · 08/06/2002 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
7.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN MAKING A HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE. HE WAS HOLDING THE HOSE WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE NEW HOSE WITH A HACKSAW. THE SAW SLIPPED AND CUT THE OPERATORS FINGER TIP. IT REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES TO THE MIDDLE FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND AND AN UPDATED TETANUS SHOT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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