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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052900101 · 10/11/2005 · BASF CATALYSTS, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Fireman - locomotive, Railroad clam operator, Timekeeper, Yard engine operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
Mine
0900125

Narrative

Shippers were installing Seabulk liner into a container which requires removal of two tie-off studs. The studs have to be removed partially with a grinding tool and then complete removal with hammer. When he struck the studs, the hammer bounced back, hitting employee in left corner of mouth and left side of face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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