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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220182270003 · 08/14/2018 · Malvern Minerals Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brad Smith
Operator
Malvern Minerals Company
Mine
0300299

Narrative

EE was cutting a bucket elevator belt with a utility knife. EE had placed the belt in a vise to cut the belt, EE proceeded to cut the belt gabbing the top of the belt with EE's left hand and started cutting the belt when the knife went through the belt cutting EE's finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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