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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110190021 · 01/14/2011 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
4101628

Narrative

EE was using a 4 lb. shop hammer and a 1 3/4"" combination wrench to loosen nuts on coal mill bowl.EE struck the wrench with the hammer and this caused the wrench to bounce up and strike EE on top of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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