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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082740002 · 09/24/2008 · TXI Operations LP

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
4102820

Narrative

Employee was using Hi-Lift jack to level Mega-Stand that is used to lift aluminum dome. Employee did not lower the handle enough for safety latch to engage stop blocks. Employee took his hand off the jack handle and was raising his head, when the handle came back up to upright position, striking employee in the lower lip. Employee received laceration to lower lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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