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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220213560007 · 12/13/2021 · CalMat Co

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
CalMat Co
Mine
2901475

Narrative

A water pump in the pond was being replaced by 6 employees. One employee was holding a 48"" pipe wrench holding the shaft in place. Another employee was using a 36"" pipe wrench to turn the shaft to break it free. As the employee turned the shaft, the employee holding the pipe wrench lost grip and the tool swung around coming off striking an employee in the head above left ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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