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MACHINERY

220073540015 · 12/13/2007 · Buechel Stone Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Timothy A Buechel
Operator
Buechel Stone Corp
Mine
4700398

Narrative

Trimming stone on end trimmer; instead of moving hand when making a cut, the employee held onto the stone causing the stone to rise up and pinch his finger. Diagnosis: Fracture; Crush right ring finger Stitches, splint and restricted duty assigned.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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