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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112210014 · 08/06/2011 · Nestle Purina Pet Care

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nestle S A
Operator
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Mine
2301602

Narrative

EE was performing PM on Dryer B and noticed material build up in an exhaust hood. EE wanted to dislodge material in case it fell out unexpectedly. EE used a metal rod to dislodge material. Material fell out causing rod to strike EE in right leg causing a laceration that required stitches. No lost workdays or restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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