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MACHINERY

220161530004 · 05/29/2016 · CARBO Ceramics Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary A Kolstad
Operator
CARBO Ceramics Inc
Mine
0102687

Narrative

Maintenance worker was using a grinder to cut the wear ring off Kiln Dryer (K-2). The cutting wheel got in a bind and kicked back, cut through employee's glove and lacerated EE's left hand. Injury required sutures. Employee returned to work with some restrictions on using their left hand for 6 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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