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MACHINERY

220012360053 · 08/08/2001 · Cemex California Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex California Cement LLC
Mine
0400281

Narrative

EE WAS TYING A PORTABLE FAN AT THE SECOND STAGE PREHEAT VESSEL. THE ROPE GOT ENTANGLED IN THE FAN AND WRAPPED AROUND THE END OF HIS LEFT RING FINGER. THE LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WAS ALS O INJURED. THE RESULT WAS HE LOST THE TIP OF HIS RING FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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