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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081080044 · 04/15/2008 · Teck Washington Incorporated

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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Washington Incorporated
Mine
4500366

Narrative

EE was cutting rubber belting with a razor knife, He was lining the basket of the powder truck with belting and the piece he installed needed to be trimmed. While trying to trim the belting in place, knife slipped, resulting in a laceration to the left hand just under the thumb. The laceration required five stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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