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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173170047 · 11/01/2017 · Hanson Aggregates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates LLC
Mine
0301541

Narrative

EE was assisting contract mechanic to remove track tensioner from a Komatsu 65 dozer. Cylinder was stuck, so tension and sledgehammer was used to remove it. After striking tensioner several times, EE stated EE felt pain in right hand. EE was taken to Dr. on 11/6/2017 and given work restrictions and splint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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