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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131280013 · 05/06/2013 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Mine
2000362

Narrative

Injured was using a hammer and chipping hammer to remove a corroded bushing on a cooling tower fan shaft. A small piece of metal (1/16"" x 1/16"") from the bushing became lodged into his right forefinger during this process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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