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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152890021 · 10/15/2015 · Lhoist North America of Tennessee, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Hammer mill operator, Breaker mill operator, Jaw mill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Tennessee, LLC
Mine
4000087

Narrative

Employee was changing a screen on the 90 hammer screen when his wrench slipped and struck the tip of his left index finger. The impact forced his index finger down on the edge of a screen rail. Employee reported to his supervisor and was taken for evaluation. The laceration on his finger was closed using glue and the employee was given restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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