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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243020020 · 10/25/2024 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nyrstar Netherlands Holdings B.V.
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000166

Narrative

While attempting to plug a light vehicle tire, employee inserted the plug and while extracting the plugging tool enough force was applied causing the tool to slip and lacerate employee's left hand. Employee was taken for medical eval at nearest hospital where EE received 7 stitches. Employee was released to work with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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