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MACHINERY

220031070066 · 03/20/2003 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

EE WAS USING A BLACK & DECKER GRINDER WITH A 4 1/2 INCH GRINDING WHEEL ATTACHED. HE HAD THE GRINDER IN HIS LEFT HAND AND WAS PUTTING HIS GLOVE ON HIS RIGHT HAND. HE TOUCHED HIS FOREARM WITH THE GRINDING WHEEL WHICH RESULTED IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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