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MACHINERY

220053040016 · 10/19/2005 · Lafarge North America

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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
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
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2000044

Narrative

Employee had been cutting 2x6's in band saw. After he had cut 70, he turned and his glove was caught by band saw blade pulling his finger into the saw blade. Injury required 7 stitches. Employee did not lose time from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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