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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220032180026 · 07/27/2003 · Amrize Cement 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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

TWO REPAIRMEN WERE USING PRY BARS TO RAISE A TAIL PULLY SHAFT. ONE REPAIRMAN LOST HIS GRIP CAUSING THE WEIGHT TO TRANSFER ON THE BAR THE OTHER WAS HOLDING. THE WEIGHT CAUSED HIS BAR TO LIFT FO RCING HIS HAND TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. THIS IMPACT CAUSED PART OF HIS #11 TOOTH TO BREAK OFF. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THIS TOOTH CAPPED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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