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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220000590076 · 02/14/2000 · Power Mountain Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Power Mountain Coal Company
Mine
4606880

Narrative

A CHOCKER WAS BEING USED TO MOVE A PIECE OF BELT IN CONJUCTION WITH A SHACKLE. THE SHACKLE HAD TENSION ON IT. WHEN THE EE TOOK THE PIN OUT OUT THE SHACKLE TO REMOVE THE SLING, THE SHACKLE FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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