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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242360003 · 08/13/2024 · Falling Springs Quarry Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
(Katharine) Anne Cramer
Operator
Falling Springs Quarry Company
Mine
1100055

Narrative

Drive motor belts broke on horizontal impact crusher. They wrapped around the shive. The first few belts were tough to cut. The second to last belt cut very easy because the last belt broke while cutting the second to last belt. Cut the inside of left forearm with razor knife. 8 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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