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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131370009 · 05/06/2013 · Wingdale Materials LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peckham Industries Inc
Operator
Wingdale Materials LLC
Mine
3003138

Narrative

EE Was in the process of removing wedges from the upper liner (Gyro Crusher). During the process while swinging a sledge hammer he struck a handle of another hammer. The hammer became airborne striking him in the head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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