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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220210530011 · 02/14/2021 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600190

Narrative

A come-a-long was being used to attach a bucket to the structure to prevent movement when it shifted and the hook came off striking the employee in the hand. The impact caused a laceration requiring 5 stitches between the pinky and ring finger on the employee's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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