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MACHINERY

220072820055 · 10/04/2007 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast

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
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
Mine
0900878

Narrative

While cutting a weld with a cutting disc on a 4"" grinder the disc caught an edge breaking the disc and caused the grinder to kick back. EE lost grip and the grinder landed on his left forearm causing abrasions and lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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