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MACHINERY

220131060003 · 04/09/2013 · Omya Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc.
Mine
0400167

Narrative

Employee was drilling a hole above his head when the drill bit jammed causing the drill to rotate. The drill handle struck the employee on his lower lip causing an open wound requiring suture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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