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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131420038 · 04/23/2013 · Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4406084

Narrative

Employee stated that he was removing the bit ring from the drill bit/sub with a hammer. As he was striking with the hammer, a piece of metal flew off, struck and imbedded in top of right hand behind thumb. Became reportable on 5/16/13 when he decided to have it surgically removed and lost 2 days work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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