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MACHINERY

220050380061 · 02/02/2005 · Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Richard J Stimpel
Operator
Stimpel Wiebelhaus Associates
Mine
0405504

Narrative

Using impact wrench attached to air hose, removing nuts to repair crusher. Nozzle came loose from hose, miner raised arm in defensive move. Pressurized air lacerated arm. 4 stitches required. No lost time. restrictions include keeping wound clean and dry.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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