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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072190005 · 08/01/2007 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

Employee states he was trying to drive out cut off bolts using ball ping hammer. Does not know what caused injury but looked down and noticed blood on left lower arm. Applied pressure and was brought to first aid. Sent to New Bern Family Practice. X-ray revealed foreign body in left forearm. Employee was given prescription medication and 2 days restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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