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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112550003 · 08/29/2011 · Industrial Minerals 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
L G Wilson Jr
Operator
Industrial Minerals Inc
Mine
3800388

Narrative

IW was holding a short section of belt conveyor flat while coworker was using a 3/8""x12"" drift punch to straighten the edges of belt splice. When prying the punch slipped out of hand and flew upward hitting IW on the inner corner of right eye causing bruising, swelling and bloodshot. Prescribed eye drops to clear bloodshot and soothe eye. The drops are also antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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