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MACHINERY

220090330012 · 01/28/2009 · Unimin Corp

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100678

Narrative

The miner was attempting to loosen the bar bolts on a chainsaw when the bar wrench handle broke and the miners' hand struck the chainsaw chain which cut through his glove and cut the middle finger on his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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