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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111170013 · 04/20/2011 · 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations, LP
Mine
4104363

Narrative

As the maintenance crew was attempting to unclog the sand line, the unsecured pipe used for the come-along slipped off the pump side, striking the employee on the back of right shoulder. As this happened, the come-along slipped off the pipe, causing the pipe to come back up and strike the employee across the nose and forhead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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