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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220240080018 · 01/03/2024 · Silver Creek Materials 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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert L Dow
Operator
Silver Creek Materials Inc
Mine
4103531

Narrative

Mechanic was working with a wrench to straighten a piece of metal. While pulling the wrench, they got too close to the handle and the wrench slipped, striking their forehead. Mechanic was given 5 stitches to close their head wound. No LOC.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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