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MACHINERY

220261480002 · 05/21/2026 · MP Mine Operations, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
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
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MP Materials Corporation
Operator
MP Mine Operations, LLC.
Mine
0402542

Narrative

EE was using Metabo Grinder in an inverted position and cutting against the direction of the blades rotation. the blade kick backed, causing laceration to the left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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