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MACHINERY

220051220003 · 04/26/2005 · Suwannee American Cement, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
7
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Votorantim Cimentos; Anderson Columbia
Operator
Suwannee American Cement, LLC
Mine
0801318

Narrative

EE was using a 4.5"" grinder to remove paint from metal channel when the grinder caught the metal and kicked back. The grinder caught the EE under the nose and cut it. The EE was not wearing his faceshield. Improper use of hand power tools and PPE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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