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MACHINERY

220160750016 · 03/11/2016 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4609230

Narrative

EE was utilizing a 4"" cordless Dewalt angle grinder to remove a damaged lock from a hasp. Was holding the hasp with a pair of channel locks while cutting the lock. Grinder fowled and kicked back cutting through leather glove causing a laceration to left thumb. Laceration required 6 stitches and the ee was placed on light duty to keep the cut clean.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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