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MACHINERY

220152960024 · 10/21/2015 · Oldcastle Materials Texas

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle Materials Texas
Mine
4104489

Narrative

Miner was using a 1/2 inch high torque drill when the bit hung up twisting the drill along with his hand, ultimately fracturing a bone in his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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