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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062360015 · 08/18/2006 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee was in storeroom using pocket knife to cut cardboard to place over dust compressor. He was cutting toward self when his right elbow struck an object, causing hand w/knife to redirect and stab his left forearm. Wound required 2 sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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