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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220043340001 · 11/17/2004 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300010

Narrative

The employee was shooting a kiln with a Winchester Industrial Tool (Kiln Gun) when a shot ricocheted off the ring, hitting the employee in the throat. The impact caused a laceration that needed two stitches for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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