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MACHINERY

220133400007 · 12/03/2013 · CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
Mine
4100060

Narrative

Employee was cutting bolts from a bearing house when the wheel of the grinder kicked back causing his left hand to loose grip with the grinder. The left hand came in contact with the cutting wheel causing a 1"" laceration to his left index finger knuckle. Injury required 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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