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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220260970016 · 03/31/2026 · Colorado Materials, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John R Weisman
Operator
Colorado Materials, Ltd
Mine
4104860

Narrative

Employee was removing a carrier roller and support block from a 336 Caterpillar Machine. To remove the block the employee was using a metal punch and hammer. When the hammer stuck the punch a shard of metal chipped off striking the employee's chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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