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MACHINERY

220062930040 · 10/16/2006 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2400015

Narrative

Employee & co-worker were removing bolts from the secondary crusher liners. EE grabbed ahold of the bolt head at the same time the co-worker used an air ratchet on the nut. The air ratchet spun the bolt, lacerating the EE's right thumb & index finger. The EE received 9 stitches at the clinic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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