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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042460007 · 08/26/2004 · Tilden Mining Company L C

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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Employee was pounding in a panel retaining sleeve with a ball peen hammer. When he struck it with the hammer, the hammer slipped out of his hand and bounced up hitting his tooth. The tooth was broken off and required dental restoration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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