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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112790028 · 09/28/2011 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4102976

Narrative

While removing a filter housing using a 24"" ratchet and socket, the socket slipped off the bolt and struck the employee in the mouth, cutting his lip and knocking out his top left front tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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