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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220011970058
· 07/05/2001 · West Ridge Resources Inc
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.3 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233
Narrative
EE WAS REMOVING A WORN BIT FROM A BIT BLOCK ON THE CUTTER DRUM ON THE SHEARER. HE WAS USING A CHISEL TO FREE THE BIT. WHEN IT CAME FREE THE CASE SLIPPED AND HIS PINKY FINGER AND RING FINGER CA ME INTO CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGE ON THE BIT BLOCK.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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