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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110330007 · 01/25/2011 · Five Star Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald Blankenberger
Operator
Five Star Mining Inc
Mine
1202249

Narrative

Employee was striking down on a 1"" bolt trying to dislodge another bolt using a 8lb. sledge hammer. The bolt he was trying to remove was a tank mounting bolt on the Pod Duster #2. When he swung down, his hand hit the side of the tank resulting in a fracture and laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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