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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091270009 · 05/05/2009 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

Employee was attempting to loosen liner plate in finish mill using a 8# sledge hammer. Employee struck liner plate and a small fragment of metal spalled from the liner plate and struck employee in the right upper leg. Fragment was removed by emergency room personnel and wound was closed using a single staple. Employee released to full duty without restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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