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MACHINERY

220061950035 · 07/07/2006 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2000022

Narrative

EE was removing tramp metal from division screen with electric grinder, when a small piece of metal ricocheted back and struck the EE in the neck, below his face shield. EE had metal removed, did not miss any workdays, however, received 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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