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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220143420039 · 11/24/2014 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Employee was removing 1st row of mill shell liners from compartment 1 on finish mill 3. Bull-pin & hammer was used to remove wedged mill balls found between liners & head liners. When striking bull-pin with the hammer the lodged mill ball came loose causing the bull-pin to ricochet hitting him in the left knee. Completed shift & once home had pain in knee. Went to doctor 11/25.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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