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MACHINERY

220060620004 · 02/28/2006 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN A PLATE OF 1/4"" STEEL WITH A HAND DRILL MOTOR. THE DRILL BIT BOUND UP IN THE STEEL, CAUSING THE DRILL MOTOR TO KICK BACK, FORCING THE EMPLOYEE'S RING AND PINKY FINGERS BACKWARDS. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT RING FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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