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MACHINERY

220030130122 · 12/17/2002 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3300069

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OFF THE SHEAVE ON THE #2 COOLER, #4 FAN. HE WAS SLIDING THE BELT WITH THIS HAND, IN ORDER TO TURN THE SHEAVE (AND THE FAN). HE LOOKED AWAY FROM THE BELT TO INSPECT THE SH EAVE, WHEN THE MOMENTUM OF THE TURNING FAN CAUSED HIS FINGER TO BE PULLED IN BETWEEN THE BELT & SHEAVE. THIS RESULTED IN CUTS TO THE RING & MIDDLE FINGER TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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