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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220233530012 · 12/08/2023 · Waste Management & Processors Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
137
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John W Rich Jr
Operator
Waste Management & Processors Inc
Mine
3607805

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a bucket tooth that was stuck in a jaw crusher. Employee hit tooth with a sledge hammer. Tooth shot out of crusher making contact with employee and causing a left leg fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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