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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042170011 · 08/02/2004 · C F Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stephen R Wilson
Operator
C F Industries Inc
Mine
0800903

Narrative

Employee had attached a chain cumalong to the a section of grating and was applying upward pressure. He had also placed a 30"" spud bar into the grating with the intention of applying leverage to the low spot. The weld and clip holding the grating broke loose causing the spud bar to be thrown upward and strike the employee on the nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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