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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062290071 · 06/30/2006 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
0402542

Narrative

After removing his gloves for a better grip, employee was trimming the liner, cutting away from himself with his right hand while pulling the newly cut liner the opposite way with his left hand. This action resulted in a laceration at the base of the employee's index finger on his left hand. Laceration required 7 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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