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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220130530031 · 02/17/2013 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
3401859

Narrative

EE was adjusting the tension on a 1.5 Ton come-a-long from a gravity take-up system, when the pin that holds the latch broke releasing the chain, allowing the chain to swing back striking EE on the arm. He may possibly have a hairline fracture near his elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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