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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101030033 · 04/10/2010 · RFI Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
17
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel A Fescemyer
Operator
RFI Energy Inc
Mine
3608763

Narrative

Employee was removing a bearing race from a yoke. Yoke was clamped in a vice & employee was knocking out race with a hammer and chisel. His hammer glanced off the chisel, striking the tip of his middle finger on left hand, smashing the finger. Employee was wearing gloves & safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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