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MACHINERY

220011970012 · 07/04/2001 · Blue Circle Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Circle Industries Plc
Operator
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc
Mine
0100584

Narrative

WHILE USING A 4"" GRINDER TO CLEAN HANDRAIL, EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF GRINDER. THE WHEEL CUT THROUGH HIS GLOVE CAUSING A HALF-INCH LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER. GRINDER WAS PROPERLY GUARDED, SWITCH WAS OF NON-LOCKING TYPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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