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MACHINERY

220171440032 · 05/24/2017 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
39.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0900182

Narrative

Employee was attempting to drill out a stripped brass fitting. While starting the 1/2 inch hole the drill slipped off the gauge and contacted the webbing between the employee's thumb and index finger on left hand. The drill bit made about 1/2 inch cut.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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