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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220251900003 · 07/02/2025 · SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Orchard Global Asset Management LLP
Operator
SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC
Mine
4105317

Narrative

EE was installing a sprocket segment on the track pad and you need to put it at a specific torque. EE was applying pressure to EE's ratchet when the internal gear slipped in the ratchet causing EE's momentum to go forward and hitting EE's face against the track pad.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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