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MACHINERY

220070110019 · 12/20/2006 · J R Simplot Company

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
Welding or cutting
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
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
J R Simplot Company
Mine
1001590

Narrative

Mechanic was using a wire feed welder when he missed and the wire went through the seam of his welding glove and hit his finger. The finger later became infected and the individual had to have his finger lanced and be treated with IV antibiotics on 12/26/2006.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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