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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220240530020 · 02/15/2024 · Imerys Mica Kings Mountain

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain
Mine
3100381

Narrative

EE was attempting to clean the bagging machine spout out with metal rod. The rod struck the roto packer and kicked back resulting in a right hand laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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