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MACHINERY

220152570021 · 09/03/2015 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

*3rd-Party Consultant* held flange with left hand to stabilize. Mine Operator Plant Electrician used reciprocating saw to cut rusted, seized bolts from flange. Saw jumped and its blade cut into the glove of the left thumb of the *3rd-Party Consultant*. On Sep. 11, *3rd-Party Consultant* was examined by orthopedist and told surgery is needed to repair left thumb's extensor tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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