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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091900006 · 04/13/2009 · Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Koch Industries Inc
Operator
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Mine
1400309

Narrative

Mechanic was replacing a broken block pin in a cutter block using a punch and 3 lb. hammer. Upon striking the punch with the hammer, a piece of pin that was being driven out broke away. This ""zinger"" struck the mechanic in the tooth and upper lip. A small corner was broken off the tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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