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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220182630011 · 09/17/2018 · Staker & Parson Companies

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Staker & Parson Companies
Mine
4200021

Narrative

Employee was adjusting the jaw wedge plates and couldn't get the nut loose with cordless impact. Employee decided to use an open ended wrench and got the nut to come loose, as it broke free elbow struck the corner of the jaw and cut elbow open. Employee received stitches and a prescription for an antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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