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MACHINERY

220133530006 · 12/17/2013 · Amrize Cement Inc.

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
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3800014

Narrative

Employee operating hand grinder with right hand while grinding a chain conveyor connector pin being held with left hand. Connector pin believed to have caught grinder's flap disc, then ricocheted around the grinder's guard, and struck his neck causing a puncture requiring stitches. Employee's body position allowed the connector pin to pass under the face shield.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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