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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120600019 · 02/22/2012 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, 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
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE was using chain and hoist to turn a gear case in shop setting. Chain caught on case flange and snapped to normal striking EE's L thumb-fracture and laceration requiring sutures. EE was able to return to assigned duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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