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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220071290001 · 05/03/2007 · Quality Aggregates 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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph Aloe
Operator
Quality Aggregates Inc
Mine
3608093

Narrative

The employee was tightining lugs on a piece of equipment. While applying a great amount pressure to torque to specs, the wrench came loose and the employee slipped to the ground and the wrench went into the air. The wrench fell down, striking the employee in the forehead. The employees hard hat and safety glasses fell off when he slipped to the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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