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MACHINERY

220050540006 · 01/24/2005 · Ash Grove Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Co
Mine
1000006

Narrative

Employee was drilling a hole in a piece of metal, the drill was winding down and the glove on his left hand got caught in the drill bit. The sudden motion twisted his hand, and his knuckle struck the metal surface. Employee continued to work for two days and on the third day felt he should have it looked at because of the swelling and pain his knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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