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MACHINERY

220120530008 · 02/07/2012 · Molycorp Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Carpenter
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Molycorp Inc
Operator
Molycorp Minerals
Mine
0402542

Narrative

Worker was cutting 2X4 lumber with a circular saw. The lumber was lying on a saw horse unsecured. Worker made the 1st cut without difficulty. The 2nd cut started and the saw got stuck in the lumber causing it to jerk back cutting his left ring and little finger. Lacerations to both fingers needed 7 stitches each to close the wounds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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