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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160420021 · 02/09/2016 · Dragon Products Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Operator
Dragon Products Company, Inc.
Mine
1700022

Narrative

Tightening a nut and bolt with a spud wrench and the wrench slipped and hit EE in the nose. Doctors are saying that it is suspected to be broken. The practitioner report says that this person is on 'modified duty'. Modified to include limited lifting, minimize bending and no heavy pulling or pushing. This person has been off of work since the injury happened.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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