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MACHINERY

220182570027 · 09/13/2018 · Holliday Sand & Gravel

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
Activity
Grinding
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
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Holliday Sand & Gravel
Mine
3401805

Narrative

A tire was stuck in the cutter head of the dredge. Employee was cutting the tire with a grinder when the grinder kicked back and struck employee in the right palm; causing a laceration approximately 1 1/2 inches. Employee was wearing gloves and grinder was in good operating condition. LED lighting on the dredge was all functioning.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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