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MACHINERY

220110110016 · 12/20/2010 · Sterling Materials

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
51
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Boone Trust, Samuel A.B. (Alex) Boone Trustee
Operator
Sterling Materials
Mine
1518068

Narrative

Mechanic was grinding on steel when personal grinder exploded, came apart and cut upper right thigh.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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