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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220050210001 · 01/12/2005 · Rogers Group Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Rogers Group Inc
Mine
0300855

Narrative

EE was punching holes in pieces of belt with hammer and hole punch and had already punched out 6 holes. On the 7th hole he missed the hole punch with the 2 lb. hammer and struck his thumb on his left hand. X ray showed a hairline fracture on the knuckle. He was given a splint to wear. He was wearing gloves. Area was muddy and punch was too small to hold.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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