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MACHINERY

220063460052 · 12/04/2006 · A-Rock, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donn Merrick; Daryl Merrick
Operator
A-Rock, Inc.
Mine
0202108

Narrative

Employee was observing other employee check grinder from about 8 feet away. When grinder powered up, wheel came apart. Fragment from wheel hit employee in left ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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