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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120480019 · 02/08/2012 · Calportland

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
9.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Calportland
Mine
0400036

Narrative

Employee was using a scraper to remove heavy build up of oil and grease off the gearbox. The employee extended the scraper beyond the guard and making contact with the clutch. The scraper kicked back at the employee causing a laceration to the hand that required stitching to close. EE was taken off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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