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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102300011 · 08/09/2010 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100673

Narrative

EE was using a razor type utility knife to cut a piece of flexible rubber tubing. He used a technique that let the knife slip back and puncture his left forearm upon completion of the hose cut. 3 stitches were required to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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