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MACHINERY
220161370026
· 05/12/2016 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.87 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon Connecticut Inc
Mine
0600013
Narrative
Employee was asked to cut down a pine tree near the primary. Employee cut a wedge on the back side of the tree. As employee was cutting through the tree, the chainsaw kicked back and lacerated left knee.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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