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MACHINERY

220010640111 · 02/22/2001 · Holnam Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EE WAS USING A 4"" HAND-HELD DISK GRINDER TO GRIND METAL IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE APPLIED PRESSURE AT AN ANGLE TO THE GRINDER WHEN HIS LEFT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE GRINGING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A 1"" LACERATION TO THE 4TH KNUCKLE OF HIS LEFT HAND WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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