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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141570023 · 06/04/2014 · Syar Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James M Syar
Operator
Syar Industries Inc
Mine
0405242

Narrative

During disassembly of transmission pump, a hammer and punch were used to remove the shaft from the housing. On the third strike a chip flew off the punch and struck the upper lip. Employee requested a band-aid and declined a trip to the doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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