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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042990006 · 10/20/2004 · Ash Grove Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Co
Mine
1000006

Narrative

Repairman changing the liner in the hammermill. The worn plate was being lifted out of the hammermill and started to fall, he reached over the side of the hammermill to stop/control it. His right index finger went into the worn spot and was caught between the liner and the edge of the hammermill, cutting the tip of his finger off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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