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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102100006 · 07/23/2010 · ARKHOLA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
ARKHOLA
Mine
0300379

Narrative

The employee was working on the feed plate on the gravel plant screen. He was using a drive ratchet to tighten the bolts on the plate. The bolt slipped causing the ratchet to strike the employee under the chin. The strike resulted in a laceration approximately one inch long and 1/4 inch deep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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