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MACHINERY

220051790013 · 06/26/2005 · Lafarge Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corporation
Mine
1100786

Narrative

Employee was starting a 2"" gasoline powered water pump, when pump ""kicked back"" causing the pull cord to jerk, pulling the employee's right hand. Employee's hand sruck the pump causing a laceration between the index and middle finger on right hand, requiring medical attention, and resulting in 10 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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