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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220032340050 · 08/14/2003 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BPU Reynolds Inc
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC BROKE A METAL CINCHING STRAP ON A BUNDLE OF HEATER TUBES. HE USED A PAIR OF PLIERS TO BREAK THE STRAP. WHEN THE STRAP BROKE, ONE END STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A LA CERATION THAT REQUIRED SEVEN SUTURES TO CLOSE. NO RESTRICTIONS OR LOST TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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