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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081550027 · 05/29/2008 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

Mechanic was loosening a hydralic hose fitting on a Caterpillar 16G blade. Using a 1/2 inch ratchet, six inch extension, and a crows foot open end wrench. When the hydralic fitting came loose. It caused the ratchet to come free from the extension. Which struck the employee in the left lateral tooth causing a break in the tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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