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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220232280004 · 08/11/2023 · Quality Stone of Mineral Wells, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dominick Leonardo; Steve Cone
Operator
Quality Stone of Mineral Wells, LLC
Mine
4103700

Narrative

Reinstalling master pin on 850L, using sledgehammer to seat track pin. Metal from the pin fragmented and embedded in the left calf. Initial medical treatment was unable to remove fragment - referred to surgeon for removal. Was prescribed Bactrim and Mupirocin. EE returned to work on 8/11/23 with restrictions. EE had a follow up appointment with the general surgeon on 8/13/23.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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