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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103060013 · 10/30/2010 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

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

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was using 2 prybars to reposition the engine cover so that the mounting brackets could be rewelded. As EE hit the cover with a hammer, 1 of the pry bars flipped out and stuck him in the face. Resulting in 3 stitches to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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