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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220260220020 · 01/19/2026 · 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While working on the 17001 Pipe Truck, the employee was cutting zip ties leading to the alternator when the knife slipped, causing a laceration to the left hand on the end of their thumb. The employee later received 5 stitches at the ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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