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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052920033 · 10/05/2005 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2000022

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A #8 HAMMER & SLUGGING WRENCH TO REMOVE A BOLT FROM THE RETAINING CAP OF A GEAR BEARING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STRIKE THE SLUGGING WRENCH, THE EE HIT A NEARBY GEAR WHICH CAUSED THE HAMMER TO DEFLECT INTO HIS HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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