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MACHINERY

220192660026 · 09/18/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3800014

Narrative

EE was building guard using grinder. Guard was clamped to table but EE was using left index finger to help stabilize. Grinder hit protrusion, caught EE's glove between disc and grinder guard. This caused the wheel to cut the employee's glove, pull EE's index finger towards the wheel and cut EE's finger. Reqd 6 stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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