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MACHINERY

220211450025 · 03/05/2021 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
1400034

Narrative

EE was using 1/2"" impact equipped with a swivel adapter and 1 inch socket. While the socket was not seated on a bolt EE pulled the trigger. The socket came off hitting EE in the front center incisor, cracking it. A medical assessment was conducted on 3/5. Tooth repair did not occur until 5/17.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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