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MACHINERY

220080770056 · 03/12/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc
Mine
3400023

Narrative

EE was using air lance to unplug cement in feeder spout of packing machine. EE placed lance in spout and hit feeder causing lance to kick back and cut ee's right hand between thumb and index finger. Injury required 5 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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