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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220213050025 · 10/25/2021 · Elementis Specialties Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Elementis Plc
Operator
Elementis Specialties Inc
Mine
0402634

Narrative

2 employees were removing a set of large bolts with a 3/4"" impact and a backup wrench. The employee holding the backup allowed a hand to slip and had left index finger smashed against the equipment, resulting in 6 stiches. Medical care was handled quickly and without delay.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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