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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220133190014 · 11/12/2013 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2402050

Narrative

Employee struck herself in the face with a hand tool while attempting to open the lid of a 5 gallon bucket. The bucket opening tool struck the employee in the cheek and required 2 sutures for cosmetic closure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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