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MACHINERY
220261760004
· 06/18/2026 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
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
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.13 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185
Narrative
A maintenance journeyman was using a cutoff wheel grinder at Quarry Belt #5 to cut a guard bracket. A fragment from the disc struck the employee's left knee, causing a 2-4 inch laceration. The employee was treated with nine stitches.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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