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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062540090 · 08/25/2006 · CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BPB Plc
Operator
CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc
Mine
0300276

Narrative

EE was changing C-1 belt in the primary crusher pit. He attached a 1.5 ton chain hoist to a I beam to raise the new belt. The hook on the chain hoist was positioned on the I beam at an angle. When the mechanic pulled the slack out of the hoist, the head of the hoist turned allowing hoist to fall hitting EE in head & face. He sustained 2 cuts on upper lip requiring 5 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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