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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091470031 · 05/15/2009 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Safety director
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
4103121

Narrative

Unloading a pallet with a chain hoist the load shifted, the person helping unload the pallet let go of the pallet & employee's left hand was caught in the chain causing severe bruising and a break in the hand. Due to severe bruising of the hand the first xray did not show a break. Second set of xrays taken on 5/22 found a break which was visible due to reduction of swelling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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