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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052490028 · 08/25/2005 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

Employee was removing insulation from an electrical connection using a utility knife when the knife slipped and made a 3/4"" cut in the palm (near little finger) of the left hand. Employee was taken to ER for stitches and a tetanus shot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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