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MACHINERY

220032750017 · 09/25/2003 · Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Aggregates Of Southern Iowa Inc
Mine
1300063

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A NINE INCH GRINDER NEAR FACE LEVEL. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GRIND THE SURFACE OF THE BOOM. THE GRINDER CAUGHT AND KICKED BACK STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ACROSS THE FACE & NOSE AREA. HE HAD DECIDED NOT TO USE THE REQUIRED FULL FACE SHIELD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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