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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220083050030 · 10/17/2008 · Ameron Hawaii

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
9.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ameron International Corp
Operator
Ameron Hawaii
Mine
5100019

Narrative

While changing screens on screen #5, employee began pounding the wedge down on the screen when pieces of metal flew into his left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses, however they were not the appropriate type for the work he was doing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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