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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092880004 · 10/09/2009 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407222

Narrative

Electrician & mechanic were changing junction box on motor. Electrician threaded 2 of 4 mounting bolts & was having difficulty starting threads on 3rd bolt. As he started threads, mechanic tapped top left corner of box with hammer. This was at the same time the electrician placed his gloved hand on top left corner of box and was struck by hammer.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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