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MACHINERY

220142160047 · 07/30/2014 · Preferred Sands of Wisconsin 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
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mike O'Neill
Operator
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC
Mine
4703599

Narrative

Employee grinding weld using 4.5"" grinder, he stated it kicked-back he stopped to inspect disc, noticed a small ""nick"" & stated he thought he should change it but he decided to try to finish the 1"" of weld left to grind. Restarted it & it kicked out again & he lost control of the tool. Cut to R-arm that required several stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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