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MACHINERY

220092370010 · 08/13/2009 · J R Simplot Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
J R Simplot Company
Mine
1001590

Narrative

Employee was using a drill press to drill 1-1/2 inch hole, bit was slipping so employee was using a chuck to tighten. Employee stepped to the right to get a better position and hit the foot actuator, turning the drill bit and chuck. Employee had two stitches in hand as a result.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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