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MACHINERY

220062280003 · 08/05/2006 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee was using hand-held electric grinder inside duct work at the glass baghouse and was grinding the surface of the damper housing when the grinder slipped out of his sweaty hands and cut his right index finger. Laceration of knuckle required 2 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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