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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242000018 · 07/16/2024 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
3.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4102976

Narrative

In the process of removing a 990 loader bucket tooth with a soft metal hammer, a fragment of the tooth superficially entered the employee's chest. In order to remove the metal fragment, surgery is required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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