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MACHINERY

220082630010 · 09/16/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4400109

Narrative

The employee was using a Dye Grinder to cut a piece of metal from a pressure washer. Possibly, the grinder bolt caught the parabolic metal putting the wheel in a bind. The metal became a projectile and hit the employee in the arm and face causing open wounds needing medical care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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