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MACHINERY

220222010024 · 07/19/2022 · Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
Mine
1200839

Narrative

Employee was using a chipping hammer while welding, a piece of the flat side of the chipping hammer broke off and embedded into EE's arm. EE tried to remove it on own but was unable. EE went to the dr. to have it removed. The chipping hammer was in good working condition during this time. The piece that broke off was approximately 1/8""x3/16"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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