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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041060009 · 04/09/2004 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Maxxam Inc
Operator
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
Mine
1600352

Narrative

While adjusting the packing on tank 29 D.o.v., the wrench slipped off the nut hitting employee in the mouth chipping his two front teeth. He did not need any immediate medical attention, but has an appointment with the dentist on 4/15/04 to repair his chipped teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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