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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092310008 · 08/17/2009 · River Products Company Inc

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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas R Scott
Operator
River Products Company Inc
Mine
1300193

Narrative

While hammering on a screen bearing, a piece of metal broke off striking the employee in the upper left arm, causing a 2cm laceration that required three (3) stitches to close. At the time, the employee was wearing a short sleeved shirt with unprotected arms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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