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MACHINERY

220052860001 · 10/10/2005 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

While grinding a piece of metal on the bench grinder the metal was pulled under the grinding wheel along with employee's right thumb. The grinding wheel came in contact with employee's thumb causing the thumbnail to be pulled off and also causing a small laceration which required 4 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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