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MACHINERY

220232890011 · 10/11/2023 · GCC Dacotah Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Dacotah Inc
Mine
3900022

Narrative

EE was replacing a chain within the Primary Cone Crusher. As EE was kneeling on the concrete ring at the base of the cone cutting a chain link - the angle grinder they were using kicked back striking left thigh above the knee cap causing a laceration. EE was taken to the walk-in clinic where the wound was sutured - EE was released back to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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