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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102460037 · 08/26/2010 · Arkansas Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United States Lime & Minerals Inc
Operator
Arkansas Lime Company
Mine
0300050

Narrative

Rotary feeder bearing failed...was trying to remove sprocket using hammer instead of available gear puller...metal chip flew from hammer or sprocket and embedded itself in right bicep...ER doctor didn't think worth removal and EE agreed...week later discomfort causing second thoughts...piece of metal located just below skin will be removed next week...no lost time or restrictions

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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