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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010510170 · 02/12/2001 · W W C Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paul Wood
Operator
W W C Inc
Mine
2900494

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DISLODGING A ROCK FROM A TAIL PULLEY WITH A BAR WHILE THE EQUIPMENT WAS SHUT OFF. AAS THE EE PUSHED ON THE BAR, IT SLIPPED WHEN THE ROCK BROKE FREE. THE EE'S HAND STRUCK THE METAL SCREEN/GUARD, WHICH PUNCTURED HIS HAND. THE EE RECIEVED APPROX 5 STITCHES OR SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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