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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063180006 · 11/10/2006 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Mine
4200898

Narrative

Employee was working in the maintenance shop near a work bench. His razor knife was on the table with blade extended. He reached for object on the floor. While reaching his arm was still on the table on top of the knife. With the pressure put on the blade, it penetrated his inner forearm midway between the wrist and the elbow making a 3/4"" cut. It required 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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