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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220071300020 · 04/30/2007 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Mechanics were trying to break impeller from shaft. Employee had a bar wedged in the impeller and when pressure was applied to the shaft, the bar popped loose, and punctured employee's hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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