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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242680019 · 09/20/2024 · Delta Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paula J Babb
Operator
Delta Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
3500481

Narrative

Employee works as a mechanic at Delta. EE was driving a wheel bearing race into a wheel hub, for the tag axle, and was hitting the driver, using a MAC anti-vibe 48oz ball peen hammer. EE was wearing safety glasses and gloves. The hammer bounced and came back down, hitting EE's left pointer finger, with the shaft of the hammer. The hammer handle is manufactured slim.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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