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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220201360019 · 05/08/2020 · Thompson Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thompson Creek Metals Co USA
Operator
Thompson Creek Mining Company
Mine
1000531

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a water filter housing using a strap wrench at our water treatment plant. The employee was pulling on handle of strap wrench when it slipped hitting them in the mouth loosening a front tooth #8.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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