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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220011290014 · 05/02/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

THE INJURED MEMBER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FABRICATING A GUARD BY CUTTING A PIECE OF 600 PIW CONVEYER BELTING WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND, CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 4 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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