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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220170480017 · 02/11/2017 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHISEL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
4100007

Narrative

EE was removing a bushing. A chisel was used to create a gap between the cross shaft and bushing. EE pulled the bushing (chisel still wedged in assembly) off the cross shaft. EE tossed the bushing 4'6"" to the side. The chisel dislodged from bushing & projected upward 7'6"" at a 45 degree angle back towards EE. The chisel struck EE in the lip under the right nostril.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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