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MACHINERY
220161970010 · 07/06/2016 · Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost 0
Mine experience 2.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC
Mine 0900033
Narrative Employee was adjusting the set screw that controls the RPM's on the grinder in an attempt to lower RPM's. While the grinder was being adjusted the disk broke apart striking employee on left hand between middle finger and ring finger.
Source
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