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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220200340005 · 01/22/2020 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Mechanic was installing an idler cap on Cat dozer 69. Mechanic was using a ball-peen hammer to adjust the roller cap. While swinging the hammer it glanced off of track above the roller cap striking a finger resulting in a cut. Mechanic was seen by onsite EMT, and then brought to a hospital for further evaluation. Received stitches to laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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