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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220241920030 · 07/08/2024 · Nugent Sand Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert L Chandonnet
Operator
Nugent Sand Company Inc
Mine
2000780

Narrative

While striking a track pin with a 10lb sledge hammer, a fragment of the pin broke off becoming a projectile and lodging in left leg just above the work boot. Employee was taken to emergency room to have metal chip removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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