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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220260710006 · 03/05/2026 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc

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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Operator
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Mine
0503505

Narrative

IE was removing the boost valve from shield 100 with a pry bar, when the valve freed it swung on the four connected hoses and hit EE in the mouth, breaking EE's front tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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