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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242600014 · 09/13/2024 · CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CALPORTLAND CONSTRUCTION
Mine
0403031

Narrative

Employee was removing a zip tie from a coolant line on a water truck using a utility cutter in their right hand; employee was pulling the zip tie with left hand. Employee did not expect the resistance of the zip tie until it had let loose which caused the left forearm to strike the right hand that was holding the utility cutter. Resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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