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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220161810044 · 06/24/2016 · Mill Creek Dolomite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MIN-AD
Operator
Mill Creek Dolomite LLC
Mine
3400008

Narrative

EE was observing an EE removing an anvil from the VSI table during rebuild with a sledge hammer. As the anvil was struck, a sliver of metal broke loose and struck EE who was standing 10-15 feet away in the left leg above the knee, causing a small cut and puncture wound which required stitches. No Lost Time or Modified Duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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