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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220260300009 · 01/22/2026 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

EE was cutting electrical tape off the wire connections while wires were in junction box. EE was using a ceramic knife and had on cut level 4 gloves. While cutting the second wire connection the knife blade went across EE's left palm causing a 2 inch laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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