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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052370007 · 08/18/2005 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4800677

Narrative

At the time of the incident employee was using an air torque wrench to remove sprocket segments. As he was removing one of the bolts holding a segment in place the wrench slipped from his grip. When he attempted to catch the wrench he accidently squeezed the wrench trigger, activating the wrench and causing the torque arm to swing into and smash the left ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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