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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111220007 · 04/27/2011 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
2
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4400118

Narrative

EE was assisting to assemble a HP 500 crusher, tightening the screw down, using a shop crane hoist and drive. The drive went under the screw and employee's right middle finger was contacted between the wrench and the drive, causing a laceration to the finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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