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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111820051 · 06/29/2011 · Hempt Brothers Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Max J Hempt
Operator
Hempt Brothers Inc
Mine
3606860

Narrative

Employee was installing a new 20HP electric motor on the #3 conveyor. A 3/4 ton chain hoist was being used to lift the motor into place. The safety latch on the hook failed resulting in the motor striking the employees left forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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