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MACHINERY

220251070009 · 04/15/2025 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

EE was operating an electric power pack to remove the roll spring bolts from the roll crusher. EE was using a bolt and a ram to press the bigger bolt free. Once the EE relieved the pressure off the ram the bolt fell and struck the employee's right hand and pinky finger. The EE was wearing gloves during the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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