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MACHINERY

220080730029 · 03/11/2008 · Suwannee American Cement, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Votorantim Cimentos; Anderson Columbia
Operator
Suwannee American Cement, LLC
Mine
0801318

Narrative

While drilling a hole in metal. Drill spun out of employee's hand. Injury was caused by twist/strike to hand. First aid was self administered, and medical attention refused. The next day increased swelling and bruising of the hand were evident. Employee was sent for x-rays. Injury: 4th metacarpal fracture to right hand. Light duty restriction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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