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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112140029 · 08/01/2011 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Mine
2600081

Narrative

Kiln 0perator was removing some built up scale from the kiln grates when a piece of scale contacted the rake. The rake bounced up and bumped his right ear, causing a laceration to the ear. No restriction, no impairment the doctor closed the wound with sutures and treated for infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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