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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090410009 · 02/06/2009 · Frontier Aggregates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Harper Industries
Operator
Frontier Aggregates LLC
Mine
4104634

Narrative

Employee was using wire ties to keep chains from moving on the dredge. Employee decided to cut the wire ties with his own pocket knife. Employee placed his left hand on top of chain flat and cut toward his hand causing a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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