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MACHINERY

220100270011 · 01/20/2010 · FMC Corp

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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
4
Mine experience
34.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Using a metabo to cut 1/2"" piping loop from chiller. Two of the connections were cut & was starting to cut the third while supporting the loop with one hand. Almost through pipe when tool bound up kicking out & striking employee in R leg above knee causing large laceration on R thigh.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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