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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220163370006 · 12/01/2016 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

Worker was splicing a flexible PVC pipe with a utility knife. While making the cut, the pipe moved causing the knife to deflect onto the workers left hand. Worker was seen by medical personnel and received four sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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