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MACHINERY

220043020006 · 10/21/2004 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

The employee was using a high pressure washer to wash a refuse truck. The pressure hose burst into at the wand causing his right hand,that was holding the wand, to travel backwards striking the headlight of the refuse truck causing lacerations to the back of his hand and pinky finger requiring him to receive 14 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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