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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220143530006 · 12/13/2014 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

Employee was bricking in a kiln. While driving in shims to tighten the brick up he struck his hand itching it between the shim and the head of the hammer causing a 1"" cut in his hand. Supervisor transported him to the ER where he received 3 stitches in his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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