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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082070014 · 07/22/2008 · Aggregates USA LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ready Mix USA Inc
Operator
Aggregates USA LLC
Mine
4001169

Narrative

Employees were removing a shaker bearing when the hammer used to drive the bearing loose from the housing chipped off and struck an employee just in front of his right ear that required sutures and prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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