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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073100035 · 10/17/2007 · CalPortland

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland
Mine
0400037

Narrative

Employee was removing a thin layer of cement build up from a trunion adjustment screw. The improvised scraper slipped and jammed against the trunion support. The edge of scraper cut the employee through his gloves. Stitches were required to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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