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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101180032 · 04/20/2010 · The Coteau Properties Company

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
CHISEL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
The Coteau Properties Company
Mine
3200595

Narrative

Employee was removing an equalizer seal from a dozer frame with a hammer and chisel. Upon striking the chisel, it recoiled in the employee's hand, underneath the face shield, striking employee's tooth. All appropriate PPE was being utilized.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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