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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222420011 · 08/26/2022 · Croell, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
32
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kurt Croell
Operator
Croell, Inc.
Mine
4801664

Narrative

EE was using a straight edge to cut a conveyor belt w/box cutter knife. The blade slipped & cut EE's left wrist/forearm. EE was transported to ER by a co-worker. EE had a surgical procedure to repair a torn nerve, tendon, and artery and discharged from ER after surgery. EE is off work for 2 weeks w/a RTW restriction of no use of left hand/arm for 3 months upon return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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