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MACHINERY

220232510001 · 09/06/2023 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Covia Holdings LLC
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

Pit Millwright fixing a leak on the 16' sand line that feeds the South Plant. EE was installing a hugger clamp using an impact wrench with an extension to tighten down the bolts. The extension broke and the impact wrench hit the palm of the employee's hand cutting finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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