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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220251910008 · 07/09/2025 · Lhoist North America of Texas 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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas LLC
Mine
4103190

Narrative

Employee was utilizing a prybar to assist with removal of motor for replacement when the prybar slipped and struck employee on the right side of the hardhat/head on the right ear causing a laceration to the upper portion of the right ear. The hardhat took the brunt of the force from the blow of the prybar.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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