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MACHINERY

220211740016 · 06/21/2021 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Using a grinder, stopped and cradled it on EE's arm. No finger on the trigger but the grinder must have shifted and started up. The grinder wheel cut through EE's welding jacket causing a laceration to EE's left forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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