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MACHINERY

220020350065 · 01/17/2002 · CalPortland

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
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland
Mine
0400037

Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING THREADS OF BOLTS IN A CLOSE AREAWHEN THE GRINDER JUMPED BACK UNDER HIS FACE SHIELD AND CUT HIS CHIN. THE CUT WAS ONE INCH IN LENGTH AND TOOK EIGHT STITCHES TO CLOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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