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MACHINERY

220001470064 · 05/21/2000 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900110

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A DRILL PRESS TO DRILL HOLES IN METAL PLATE. METAL PLATE WAS NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTENED DOWN WITH VICE. AS A RESULT, THE VICE SLIPPED AND SPUN CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT RING F INGER AND CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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