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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220170650030 · 03/03/2017 · Harrod Concrete & Stone Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
10.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David R Harrod
Operator
Harrod Concrete & Stone Co Inc
Mine
1500020

Narrative

Mechanic driving a steel shaft out of bushing had a piece of metal fly off the shaft while striking it with a hammer. Mechanic had safety glasses and gloves on. Metal struck right arm and started to bleed. EE wrapped it up but it began to swell. EE went to Frankfort Regional Medical center after shift and they told EE to go to UK Sunday to get it removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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