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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103000012 · 09/22/2010 · IMV Nevada

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
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
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bonnie L Wahl
Operator
IMV Nevada
Mine
2601043

Narrative

Miner was working in diesel shop along with another miner, 2.5# hand sledge hammer slipped from ee grasp and impacted miner between eyes, handle first. Miner thought injury was superficial, but sought medical attention on 10/15/10 due to dizziness, blurred vision in left eye,ringing in left ear, and headaches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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