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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220161100019 · 04/13/2016 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2400015

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove the keeper pin on a D-8 Cat blade with a 2 pound Sledge hammer and a punch. As EE swung the hammer, it glanced off of the punch, hitting EE in the left hand between the thumb and pointer finger. EE sought medical help on 4/13/16, but there were no fractures. EE returned to the doctor on 4/18/16 and was placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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