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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173560003 · 12/08/2017 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
1800019

Narrative

A chipping hammer got stuck on a port hole at the bulk silo during silo cleaning and inspection. While attempting to dislodge the chipping hammer, the employee struck the bit collar with a 2-lb hammer. A piece of metal broke off and lodged in the employee's upper right leg area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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