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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220201210006 · 04/29/2020 · Lehigh Northeast Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
Mine
3000585

Narrative

EE was using metal machine when material became stuck, EE tried to loosen the material by using a hammer. EE struck EE's lt thumb with the hammer causing a contusion/laceration. EE was wearing gloves. EE received 4 sutures, antibiotics and is able to RTW same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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