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MACHINERY

220182150022 · 07/30/2018 · U S Silica Company

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U S Silica Company
Mine
1600489

Narrative

Employee was using an angle grinder with wire wheel attachment. A wire imbedded in EE's right thigh. Doctor incision required sutures. Employee returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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