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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051920071 · 06/28/2005 · Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc
Mine
3600518

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BUCKET TEETH FROM BUCKET USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE TOOTH OFF ADAPTER. A PIECE OF THE TOOTH BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN HIS LEFT UPPER CHEST. THE PIECE OF METAL HAD TO BE REMOVED IN AN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURE. NO PERMANENT DAMAGE IS EXPECTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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