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MACHINERY

220212640004 · 09/13/2021 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
19
Mine experience
16.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Repairman cut EE's left thumb with a 6 inch Metabo grinder while cutting the head off a 3/8 inch bolt. EE was holding the bolt with a small pair of channel locks and cutting with the other hand when the grinder kicked back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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