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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220123180038 · 11/09/2012 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

Using a ratchet wrench with an extension bar was being used to loosen hold down bolts on the chipper blades. The employee was pushing the wrench and lost his grip. His hand struck against the metal frame around the chipper, causing a laceration and fracture to the 4th finger of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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