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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072540023 · 09/06/2007 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4700119

Narrative

Mechanic was removing transfer case from 992 weld truck. When transfer case was supported by jack and ready to be lowered, the transfer case shifted slightly. He pulled his right hand back towards his body and caught a sharp edge or burr on the underside of the front part of jack. The employee lacerated the right thumb palm of hand requiring 10 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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