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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060170018 · 01/11/2006 · Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc
Mine
0401838

Narrative

While cutting flag cable for a water conveyor extension with a short handled four pound sledge hammer, the hammer missed the correct contact. It instead struck the employee on the webbing of the left hand between the forefinger and thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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