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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220211610007 · 05/28/2021 · Central Plains Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
45
Mine experience
2.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Central Plains Cement Co.
Mine
3400026

Narrative

Employee was using a punch and 3lbs hammer to remove a lock nut from a cement transfer pump. The employee was not using a punch holder, and was holding it with their hand. The hammer struck the employee's index finger, resulting in a fracture and laceration to the tip of the finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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