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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012410018 · 08/16/2001 · Hallett Materials Inc

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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
13.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Hallett Materials Inc
Mine
1301000

Narrative

CLAIMANT WAS HOLDING A PUNCH SO ANOTHER EE COULD STRIKE IT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK OUT TRACK PINS ON A BACKHOE. EMPLOYEE MISSED PIN WITH SLEDGE AND STRUCK CLAIMANTS RIGHT WRIST, CAUSING A FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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