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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242740003 · 09/23/2024 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel R Balkema; Ralph T Balkema
Operator
Aggregate Resources, Inc.
Mine
2002436

Narrative

Employee was changing VSI parts. EE was using a hammer to pound on parts, to loosen them up for removal. As EE was doing this, EE got a small piece of steel in EE's right eye. EE went to an ophthalmologist to have it removed. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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