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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151420010 · 05/20/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1103115

Narrative

Blaster was using 2 crescent wrenches to loosen and remove the beveled fitting from the hydraulic fill port so the lube truck hose would connect properly. When pulling the wrench, it slipped striking the employee in the mouth resulting in a lower lip laceration and a broken tooth (top right lateral incisor). The employee went to the dentist on 5/21/15 to repair the broken tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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