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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070110009 · 01/10/2007 · Kimberly Carbonates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Kimberly Carbonates LLC
Mine
4702971

Narrative

Employee was using a sledge hammer to aid in removing cover on centifuge. When swinging hammer his hand slipped down the sledge hammer handle and he missed his target. His right hand struck the lid opener wrench causing a laceration of the right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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