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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012340015 · 08/16/2001 · 17 West Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
2.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
17 West Mining Inc
Mine
1507295

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING TRACK ON A DOZER. HE STRUCK THE TRACK WITH A HAMMER TO ALIGN IT. A CHIP OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT LEG. FOUR STITCHES TO CLOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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