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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131680010 · 06/12/2013 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

Individual was attempting to loosen a screw conveyor, while going through equipment checkout. procedure was to pull towards them with the pipe wrench. The screw would not loosen, subject attempted to move it in the opposite direction. The pipe wrench slipped off and individual fell forward injuring his arm with a minor laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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