← MSHA accidents

MACHINERY

220200020018 · 12/23/2019 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2400015

Narrative

EE was removing a liner bolt with an impact drill, when the drill slipped EE grabbed the drill by the socket, the split pin holding the head in place on the socket backed out 1/32"" catching EE's glove & twisting EE's hand, breaking the sesamoid bone in the left thumb. EE went to the doctor on 12-30-19 where it was determined EE had a broken bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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