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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173330006 · 11/14/2017 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

Contract employee was swinging a sledge hammer to drive in a pin when they smashed a finger between the hammer handle and a hydraulic hose. Finger required 27 stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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