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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151330021 · 01/12/2012 · Diamond K Gypsum Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
7.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Karen Palmer
Operator
Diamond K Gypsum Inc
Mine
4202077

Narrative

the miner was using a small sledge hammer to beat product out of a bin. While swinging the hammer, he struck an I bolt that's welded to the bin for lifting purposes. He went to the emergency room where they told him his thumb was broken. The Doctor told him to keep it taped up for a couple weeks and to come back if the pain got worse. The miner never had a second visit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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