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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220241870003 · 07/03/2024 · Colorado Materials, Ltd

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John R Weisman
Operator
Colorado Materials, Ltd
Mine
4104860

Narrative

EE was removing a head pulley bearing at 103 VSI plant. After removing the bearing housing and shaft sleeve, EE was hitting it out with short handle anvil hammer. While tapping it out, a piece of shrapnel from the hammer struck EE, penetrating EE's glove and right index finger. This caused a laceration and fracture of EE's finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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