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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082740035 · 09/25/2008 · BASF Catalysts 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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0901073

Narrative

EE was cutting the end of a Robroy condulet to remove excess in order to insert plug. He had his left hand stabilizing the pipe, about one foot up from the end. He was cuttig the end of the condulet with a razor knife in his right hand and pulling up. The blade slipped and cut his left thumb, resulting in two stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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