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MACHINERY

220252100012 · 07/22/2025 · KaMin LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
IMin Partners
Operator
KaMin LLC
Mine
0900142

Narrative

Teammate attempting to cut board on a benchtop in the maintenance shop. Using angle grinder, teammate worked on a section which was not properly secured. Unsecured section shifted caused mechanic to lose control of board. Holding the grinder in EE's right hand, reached out left hand accidentally made contact with the rotating wheel, resulting in lacerations to two fingers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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