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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060530014 · 02/01/2006 · Coeur Rochester, 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator
Coeur Rochester, Inc.
Mine
2601941

Narrative

A tire mechanic was fixing snow chains, when he hit his left thumb with a hammer. The initial doctors visit showed no fractures or dislocations. Upon a follow-up visit (2/14/06) a new x-ray showed there was a frature to the left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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