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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
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