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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102440019 · 08/30/2010 · West Ridge Resources 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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

EE was attempting to remove a broken fitting from a spray block on the miner. As he attempted to hit a pick hammer into the fitting to extract the broken fitting, he missed the pick hammer and struck his left hand with the ax. Resulting in a hairline fracture of the left thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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