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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171640029 · 06/01/2017 · Smokey Point Concrete

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Washer operator, Sizing operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Smokey Point Concrete
Mine
4500574

Narrative

While trying to widen the gap in a bushing with a punch and hammer, the punch became dislodged from the bushing and the miner missed target of the punch with the hammer and struck thumb. The result as a split open thumb requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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