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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112870029 · 10/11/2011 · Gold Canyon Mining & Construction LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kerrigan L Bjornson
Operator
Gold Canyon Mining & Construction LLC
Mine
0203222

Narrative

Worker was attempting to straighten a piece of metal, approximately 2""W x 4""L x 1/2""thick by laying it on top of a bench vise (unsecured), and striking it with a hammer. Upon striking the piece of metal, it popped up, and struck the worker in the lip resulting in a laceration that required stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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