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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131360018 · 05/06/2013 · Granite Construction Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
16.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Granite Construction Inc
Operator
Granite Construction Company
Mine
0404360

Narrative

EE attempted to track a belt back under a wiper using a short metal pry bar while the belt was still running, the bar snagged on the belt and hit the employees right hand against a metal support lacerating his pinky finger requiring 8 sutures. All guards were in place at the time of the incident and the ee used a step ladder to elevate himself and reach over the belt guarding.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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