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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033230001 · 11/03/2003 · US Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
US Silica Company
Mine
2800545

Narrative

HE HAD JUST FINISHED RE-SPLICING A BELT. WHILE PUTTING THE PLASTIC SEALANT CORD BETWEEN THE FLEXCO FASTENERS, EE WAS USING HIS DULL POCKET KNIFE TO CUT OFF THE EXCESS TAPE. WHEN IT CUT THROUGH , THE FORCE BROUGHT THE KNIFE TO HIS LEFT ARM CUTTING HIS BICEP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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