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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220140980023 · 04/02/2014 · The Quartz Corp USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Operator
The Quartz Corp USA
Mine
3100354

Narrative

Emp. was removing blower assemble from dryer. He pulled forklift to side hooked a strap onto blower, & raised the forks to put tension on the load, thinking the anchor point was center of gravity for lifting he remove the bolts where the blower was attached to the dryer, when the last bolt was removed blower shifted striking right leg, laceration to lower rt leg calf muscle area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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