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MACHINERY

220251180032 · 04/24/2025 · GCC Permian

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Permian
Mine
4100060

Narrative

Employee was using a 4"" Dewalt Grinder to clean up a weld. The grinding disk broke apart and a piece of the the disk lacerated the back of left hand behind the middle finger. Employee was transported via company vehcile to an urgent care facility and received sutures

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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