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MACHINERY

220152860013 · 09/29/2015 · Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James L Niemann
Operator
Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
Mine
1302111

Narrative

Employee was drying belt utilizing a long handled large LP torch when torch became entangled and pulled employees hand into metal guard protecting the pulley and belt. The resulting contact caused several lacerations to the left hand which required sutures. Employee was treated at local hospital and released.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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