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MACHINERY

220162770017 · 09/24/2016 · U S Silica Company

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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U S Silica Company
Mine
4100262

Narrative

Employee drilling a hole in a metal plate. Employee was fabricating a bottle rack for holding cylinders in the maint. truck. Employee was using a 1/2"" electric drill. The drill bit locked up, causing the drill to start turning. Employee was holding the handle, but the drill ""got away"" and twisted right hand, resulting in a sprain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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