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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190660003 · 01/30/2019 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
41.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0400191

Narrative

EE was performing maintenance work on aerial lift. EE was working in a tight area underneath vehicle using a hammer to tighten hydraulic hoses. Hammer slipped & slid about 18"" down the hose, hitting EE in mouth. EE reported damage to crown on tooth. EE was sent to dentist for evaluation & damage to tooth reported. Employer did not receive knowledge of damage to tooth until 3/5/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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