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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170668 · 11/04/2025 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

While setting up a chain breaker to disconnect the drive chain on an Elevator, the handle of the tool detached and struck the employee in the mouth, resulting in a chipped tooth

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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