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MACHINERY

220042390047 · 08/17/2004 · Asarco LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
207
Mine experience
38.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
Asarco LLC
Mine
0200826

Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE NEAR THE END OF A PUMP SHAFT FOR A COTTER KEY WITH A HAND HELD DRILL, WHEN THE 9/64 INCH DRILL BIT BROKE. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A PUNCTURE WOUND AT THE BASE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SUTURES AND RESTRICTION FOR USE OF RIGHT HAND, WHEN HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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