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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152150044 · 07/30/2015 · Ash Grove Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Co
Mine
3502970

Narrative

Two employees were involved in cutting a HiVac hose with a carpet knife. One employee was finishing his cut when the second employee reached over to stabilize the hose. The knife slipped, cutting the holders Right arm. The injury was initially treated with first aid and later that evening the employee sought outside medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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