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MACHINERY

220020660015 · 03/02/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING W/4"" GRINDER THAT HAD A WIRE WHEEL ATTACHED. EE WAS WEARING A PLASTIC PONCHO TO PROTECT FROM WEATHER. GRINDER GOT CAUGHT IN PONCHO & EE LOST CONTROL CAUSING GRINDER TO STRIKE H IS CHIN. THE FACE SHIELD HE WAS WEARING PREVENTED MORE SERIOUS INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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