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MACHINERY

220120520065 · 02/16/2012 · Falkirk Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
Falkirk Mining Company
Mine
3200491

Narrative

Employee was grinding welds between 2 safety posts that come together. The grinder jammed between the post and kicked back hitting the employee in the welding shield breaking the hood. The clear lens and plastic on the hood broke causing lacerations and scratches on the employee's nose. The employee was taken into a clinic where he received 6 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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