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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220030060060 · 12/09/2002 · Heffron Materials-Div/Heffron Asphalt Corp

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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kenneth Heffron
Operator
Heffron Materials-Div/Heffron Asphalt Corp
Mine
1901080

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF RUBBER WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE LOCK ON THE BLADE FAILED AND CLOSED ON HIS FINGER. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM & HAD 5 STITCHES TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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