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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220223560023 · 12/09/2022 · Blue Water Industries

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Water Industries Holdings LLC
Operator
Blue Water Industries
Mine
4001169

Narrative

Employee was using a hand winch to lower a small water pump at the primary crusher. While lowering the pump, the winch handle slipped out of employee's hand allowing the handle to come around and strike the top of employee's left hand resulting in a contusion. Restrictions on use of left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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