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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220261690011 · 06/15/2026 · ASARCO LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BRICK,CERAMIC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
ASARCO LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
Mine
0200135

Narrative

Employee swung a hammer at a rigging strap, EE missed the rigging strap, and the momentum of the swing caused EE to strike the chute liner with EE's left hand causing the hammer to hit EE's L index finger. Gloves were worn. Six sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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