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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220221600011 · 05/29/2022 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
Mine
0400281

Narrative

Train mechanic was using a sledge hammer on locomotive when they hit themselves in the lip with the hammer, causing a laceration requiring one stitch to close. Employee was given modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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