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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022940100 · 10/11/2002 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
10.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FOLD UP LEG ON LIFTING BENCH WHEN THE LEG DROPPED CAUSING LACERATION TO R-HAND 5TH DIGIT, REQUIRING STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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