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MACHINERY

220053130001 · 11/07/2005 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was grinding metal with a 7"" right angle grinder. As he started grinding, the grinding wheel caught, kicking the wheel into his left knee. He received a small cut on his knee requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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