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MACHINERY

220252100026 · 07/24/2025 · Wake Stone Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Wake Stone Corp
Mine
3101497

Narrative

EE was using a battery powered drill when the drill bit got caught on the steel causing the drill to quickly spin around. This caused the bottom side of the drill to flip and impact EE at the top of their safety glasses, resulting in a laceration above their right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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