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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012540017 · 08/27/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
134
Mine experience
10.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A LONGWAL SETUP SECTION, USINGA HAMER TO DRIVE A PIN INTO A SHIELD RAM JACK. HE HIT THE PIN WITH A GLANCING BLOW & TWISTED HISWRIST. PROFICIENCY WITH TOOLS WAS A FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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