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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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