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MACHINERY

220131710019 · 06/08/2013 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

Grinding a 2"" pipe set vertically on end at waist height on a table in the D-Pit Maintenance Shop. While grinding the sparks were hitting his stomach and somehow made it into the area under the face shield and safety glasses. Employee did not notice until 6pm and did not report this until 6:45am on 6/9/13

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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