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MACHINERY

220010750006 · 03/12/2001 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
14
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER TO CUT THROUGH A WELD THAT WAS SECURING AN IRON BRACE IN PLACE. AS HE CUT THROUGH THE WELD, A 3/8"" STEEL PLATE THAT WAS BEING HELD BY THE IRON BRACE, FELL AND H IT THE EE ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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