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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111510056 · 05/19/2011 · Amrize Cement Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc
Mine
4200013

Narrative

Employees were removing liners from ball mill. Employees were using metal wedge and sledge hammer to break liners loose. Upon hitting liner a piece of metal broke off (1"" X 1/4"") and stuck in miners thigh. 5 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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