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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220201780011 · 06/02/2020 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100526

Narrative

Employee was trying to remove a rock that was stuck under a skirt board and the back troughing roller, by using a rock bar and a hammer. After a few attempts, employee proceeded to use greater force and the hammer glanced off the bar and hit employee's left thumb. Employee sought medical attention on 6/23/2020 and is currently on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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