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MACHINERY

220173540007 · 12/18/2017 · Continental Cement Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Summit Materials LLC
Operator
Continental Cement Company, LLC
Mine
2302434

Narrative

The employee placed small metal cylinder onto a vice grip and was using a handheld grinder to cut a notch into the cylinder. The grinder became wedged in the cut of the cylinder, jumped out, and cut the employee on the left hand. The employee bandaged the wound themselves and called the Safety Department. The employee has received six stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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