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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220032090048 · 07/14/2003 · Ritchie Sand Inc

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
WRIST
Days lost
Mine experience
0.09 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
H T Ritchie
Operator
Ritchie Sand Inc
Mine
1400543

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING THE TAPE OFF OF THE 4160 LEADS GOING TO THE MOTOR ON THE DREDGE. THE TIGHT AREA BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MOTOR WAS CAUSING HIM TO CUT BACK TOWARD HIM. HE SLIPPED THROUGH A SOFT SPOT AND CUT HIS WRIST, REQUIRING TWO STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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