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MACHINERY

220070080034 · 12/28/2006 · Rilite Aggregate

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rilite Incorporated
Operator
Rilite Aggregate
Mine
2600434

Narrative

While changing out a damaged gear box, cleaning the shaft with a grinder, grinder bounced off the head pulley, kicking back and making contact with his left index finger. The incident opened a one inch gash which required 4 stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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