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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220000730016 · 03/06/2000 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WA HELPING CLEAN OUT THE GRADING ON THEDOUBLE BELL DECK. WHILE POUNDING THE ROCK THROUGH THE TRADING, A STONE CAME UP. THIS STONE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S MOUTH CAUSING IT TO BLEED. HIS FRONT TEETH WERE CHIPPED ALSO.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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