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MACHINERY

220100220015 · 01/18/2010 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
7.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407221

Narrative

Mechanic was cutting a 2"" steel pipe with a Metabo and metal cutting disc. The Metabo kicked back and cut employee on left arm, 3"" above elbow. Employee suffered a 3"" laceration requiring 7 stitches to close wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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