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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220071990012 · 07/13/2007 · US Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
US Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1200023

Narrative

Employee was cutting a belt from a catch-all with utility knife. Employee was pulling down on the knife when the knife ripped through the belt and continued on in motion and struck his right leg. He received a laceration/puncture to his right leg and received staples/stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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