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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220183100008 · 11/02/2018 · APAC, MS INC.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
APAC, MS INC.
Mine
2200784

Narrative

Technician was driving a track pin in because the track press didn't push it in all the way. While hitting the pin with a sledge hammer, a flake of metal flew off the pin and stuck in the Tech's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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