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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220143300013 · 11/06/2014 · Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Catalyst Resources LLC
Operator
Covol Fuels No. 3, LLC
Mine
1512682

Narrative

Employee was beating a rock out of scalping screen using a sledge hammer. While hitting the rock, his right hand on the handle of the sledge came in contact with another rock. He did not seek medical attention until November 17th. He was told he had a fractured finger on the right hand following an x-ray. No other medical attention was advised. Employee did not miss any work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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