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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220040650041 · 02/25/2004 · Hanson Aggregates Pma 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Pma Inc
Mine
3608484

Narrative

THE INJURED EE MOVED A COME-ALONG WHICH HAD A FRAYED CABLE. A WIRE BROKE OFF THE CABLE AND WAS PROPELLED UPWARDS TOWARDS THE EE'S FACE. IT ENTERED FROM THE SIDE AND PASSED BETWEEN HIS SAFETY G LASSES AND FACE, CAUSING A CORNEAL ABRASION. HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION TO PREVENT INFECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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