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MACHINERY

220072850062 · 10/01/2007 · Glacial Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Snyder Associated Companies Inc
Operator
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
3604031

Narrative

Removing a lock from an adjustor with an impact wrench. The heat created pressure, which pushed the impact wrench into the mans chest. He was taken to hospital to be checked for possible internal injuries, which were not apparent at the time of the injury. He will be out of work until Oct 20 to be sure any trama to kidney or liver is healed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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