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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062330074 · 08/17/2006 · Nielson Construction Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wayne L Nielson
Operator
Nielson Construction Corp
Mine
4202128

Narrative

Mechanic was removing tooth from loader bucket. Hammer on tooth to loosen, sliver of metal broke free from tooth and pieces mechanic in chest. Metal gragment sliver was removed by medical personnel at emery medical center. Puncture required 6 stitches and mechanic returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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