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MACHINERY

220200930009 · 03/26/2020 · Graymont (WI) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
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
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (WI) LLC
Mine
4700587

Narrative

Employee was repairing a conveyor belt guard, was holding the guard up with left hand so it wouldn't fall into the stone bin. As EE was holding the guard employee was using a grinder in right hand to cut off the last fastener holding it in place. The guard shifted, causing the grinder to strike employee's left hand, resulting in a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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