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MACHINERY

220083170042 · 10/13/2008 · Lafarge Building Materials Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Building Materials Incorporated
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Employee was using a drill on the ID Stack railing for modifications to be made. When drilling, the drill caught in the hole and twisted. The employee reported the incident as a first aid, but requested medical attention on 10/21/08. X-rays revealed a fracture to his right hand

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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