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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101160040 · 04/07/2010 · Covia Solutions 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
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
0300313

Narrative

EE was attempting to wedge the last IBeam into place using a chain hoist to pull the IBeam down, as EE hit the top of the IBeam with a sledge hammer , the IBeam moved down about 1-1/2 links of slack in the chain. Another EE took up the slack and the chain broke, hitting the EE in the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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