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MACHINERY

220031760037 · 06/13/2003 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
Mine experience
5.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
2800605

Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING A HOLE THROUGH THE BULKHEAD OF A WORKBOAT. AS THE DRILL BEGAN TO BREAK THROUGH THE OTHER SIDE, THE BIT CAUGHT AND THE DRILL HIT HIS HAND. HE HAD HIS THUMB AROUND THE TRIGGER AND WAS HOLDING THE DRILL IN A WAY IN WHICH IF THE DRILL BIT CAUGHT ANYTHING IT WAS POSSIBLE TO CAUSE AN INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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