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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093090006 · 11/03/2009 · Holroyd Co Inc

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stephen Nielsen
Operator
Holroyd Co Inc
Mine
4500637

Narrative

Mechanic was using a torque multiplyer to remove a bolt from a yoke on a 800 komatsu loader. He went to change the direction switch on wrench and the handle came out of his grip rotating around and hitting him in the back of the head cutting him in a u shape, requiring 4 staples to close wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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