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MACHINERY

220102560047 · 09/10/2010 · Rupe Slate Company

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Richard R Rupe
Operator
Rupe Slate Company
Mine
4300019

Narrative

Worker was trimming slate when he moved right hand and part of right hand caught under the blade, causing the right ring finger and small finger to be cut through. Gloves were worn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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