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MACHINERY

220130660011 · 03/04/2013 · Purdy Materials Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Edward Purdy
Operator
Purdy Materials Inc.
Mine
1202211

Narrative

Mechanic was lifting air hammer into position & touched the trigger when not ready to activate. His left hand was forward the bit & the bit pinned his finger. Bit of air hammer fired landing on finger. Finger was between bit & pin being driven out.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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