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MACHINERY

220003460136 · 11/26/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
Mine experience
2.78 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0800115

Narrative

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS ATTMPTING TO MACHINE A HUB IN THE METAL LATHE IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. THE HUB HAD A LIP THAT PREVENTED THE JAW OF THE CHUCK TO HAVE FULL CONTACT WITH THE PIECE. AS HE S TARTGED THE LATHE, THE CUTTING TOOL CONTACTED THE HUB AND EJECTED IT INTO HIM, RESULTING IN A LACERATION ON HIS CHIN THAT REQUIRED FOUR STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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