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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190910021 · 02/27/2019 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2400162

Narrative

When loosening bolt socket came off and thumb hit sidewall of housing between ratchet handle and the side wall. Thumb is sore and swelled some ice and Ibuprofen was used at home. Thumb is sore and has some limited range from stiffness and swelling but has a limited range of motion at this time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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