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MACHINERY

220083450031 · 11/22/2008 · CEMEX Pacific Holdings LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Pacific Holdings LLC
Mine
0402763

Narrative

Attempting to remove a taper lock bushing from a large sheave. A weld on a pushing bolt broke when an airgun was applied. The spinning weld and bolt cut through his leather glove and into the palm of his right hand, which was placed at the base. The cut was approx 1 1/4"" long and 7 sutures were required. He was wearing all required PPE and had done a JHA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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