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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252120007 · 07/17/2025 · Washington Rock Quarries, Inc.

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
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Harry W Hart
Operator
Washington Rock Quarries, Inc.
Mine
4503224

Narrative

Employee was cutting belting with a utility knife. The blade became hung up on the belt clips causing the knife to skip and make contact with the employees L lower forearm causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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