# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220022940141` · 10/09/2002 · Carmeuse Lime
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Horseplay
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 7.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO DETONATE A FIRECRACKER BROUGHT ONTO MINE PROPERTY. PREMATURE DETONATION RESULTED IN LOSS OF RIGHT HAND.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*