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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051750055 · 06/15/2005 · La Grange Concrete & Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jimmie Hahn Jr
Operator
La Grange Concrete & Aggregates Inc
Mine
4101778

Narrative

There are four 1/2 inch bolts that secure the coupling on the hose. Employee took one of the bolts off and as he was taking off the second bolt the line coupling separated and caused hydraulic fluid to spray into his left eye causing medical treatment at once.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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