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MACHINERY

220053490005 · 12/08/2005 · Pike Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Pike Industries Inc
Mine
1700582

Narrative

Crusher laborer was operating an air chisel when the bit broke. As he attempted to remove the broken bit, the air chisel was accidentally triggered and the bit flew out of the shaft and struck employee in the center of his forehead. He sustained a small laceration which required stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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