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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172650011 · 09/15/2017 · Oldcastle Materials Texas

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle Materials Texas
Mine
4104489

Narrative

A mechanic was installing a track pin with a hammer when a piece of the pin broke off and embedded into the employee's arm. The employee removed the object and was taken to urgent care where they received three stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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