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MACHINERY

220100250014 · 01/19/2010 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200065

Narrative

Employee was using an air powered impact wrench and a universal joint and a 1 5/16"" socket. While reaching to remove the bolt his finger energized the trigger of the wrench and the socket flew off the universal joint striking employee in the center of his upper lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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