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MACHINERY

220012400045 · 08/23/2001 · U S Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
U S Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1202269

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE GRINDER IN LEFT HAND AND HOLDING THE ROD IN THE RIGHT. GRINDER SLIPPED AND CONTACTED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE IS NOT TO PUSH, PULL OR LIFT OVER 15 LBS FOR 4 DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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