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MACHINERY

220231800003 · 06/19/2023 · Granite Rock Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peter J Lemon
Operator
Granite Rock Co
Mine
0400119

Narrative

Employee was holding an idling chainsaw when the chainsaw caught the outer seam of EE's PPE chaps. The saw kicked up and hit EE's left knee causing a 2.5 inch laceration on the left knee. Immediate first aid was given, then employee went to an urgent care and received stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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