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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103360008 · 11/29/2010 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Tightening bolt on side rotor clutch using open end wrench. Started to tighten bolt; as it got tighter the open side of the wrench started to flex open & let go of the bolt head. Downward pressure resulted in wrench striking the miner on the chin causing laceration on right side of chin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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