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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220200640022 · 02/26/2020 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC

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
CHISEL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
Mine
4602794

Narrative

Employee was working to remove a pulley from the shaft of an air compressor in the bone yard to retrieve the air line. Employee used a wedge and hammer to push the pulley away from the shaft. As the employee removed from the wedge, the pressure pushed the wedge back up and struck the employee in the mouth breaking two front teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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