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MACHINERY

220200590001 · 02/17/2020 · Dixie Lime & Stone Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Darryl C Lanker
Operator
Dixie Lime & Stone Company
Mine
0800164

Narrative

Employee was removing a piece of angle from a wall. In the last cut the angle pinched the blade. When it kicked back, a piece of the wheel broke off lacerating EE's left bicep. Employee exited the job area and notified the tool crib attendant. Emergency procedures were initiated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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