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MACHINERY

220182820035 · 09/29/2018 · Magnesita Refractories Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Employee was using belt sander to clean an edge on a tool. The tool was grabbed by the sander causing the employee to hit pinky finger on tool rest causing laceration requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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