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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042220048 · 08/03/2004 · Omya California

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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya California
Mine
0400167

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO DISLODGE ROCK IN A DIVERTER AND THE SLIDE GATE CAME DOWN ON HIS RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO DE-ENERGIZE THE EQUIPMENT AN VIOLATED THE COMPANY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POLICY AND PROCEDURES. HE WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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