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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002560088 · 08/23/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
11
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608402

Narrative

WHILE CUTTING THE ANGLE FOR THE BIAS ON A VULCANIZED SPLICE HIS KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE STABBED HIMSELF IN THE LEG CAUSING A 1""-1 1/2"" CUT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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