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MACHINERY

220060270052 · 01/05/2006 · Laurel Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Laurel Aggregates Inc
Mine
3608891

Narrative

two men install bottom rollers on excavator frame. He use an 3/4"" air impact wrench with a 6"" extension,swivel attachment to snug roller bolts. He hold air wrench in an inverted position from kneeling position making socket at about height. While tightening one of the bolts the socket slipped off bolt head then came off the swivel attachment and struck him in the face and mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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