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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220063390001 · 11/29/2006 · Dixie Clay Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
4
Mine experience
23.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
Operator
Dixie Clay Company
Mine
3800041

Narrative

Employee was climbing a ladder and was at the top of the ladder when the hammer fell out of his pouch, striking another employee in the face / nose while he was at the bottom of the ladder. The employee broke his nose in 2 places.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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