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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062830153 · 09/26/2006 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
4000188

Narrative

While adjusting the flipper on the shredder, the adjusting lock nut broke loose. The wrench he was using slipped forward and his momemtum carried him into a guard on the machine. This caused a cut above his left eye, resulting in 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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