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MACHINERY

220243120003 · 10/28/2024 · Imerys Minerals USA, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Platinum Equity LLC
Operator
Imerys Minerals USA, Inc.
Mine
0901185

Narrative

Cut off wheel on grinder exploded and a piece of the disk went into the hand through the glove. Required 3 stitches .

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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