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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220053210007 · 11/02/2005 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Employee was separating a conveyor link on a crusher feeder using a steel wedge and a 4 lb hammer. On the second hit the wedge shot upward striking the employee in the upper lip and the two upper front teeth. Both front teeth required root canals. It is unknown if further treatment will be required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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