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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220231940020 · 07/12/2023 · Magnesita Refractories Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Rotary employees were utilizing the ring removal tool when a shell became jammed. The operator waited approximately 10 minutes before trying to clear the jam. The employee was using a flathead screwdriver to attempt to clear the shell when it discharged causing the brass casing to burst. A piece of the brass caused a laceration the employees right bicep area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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