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MACHINERY

220013170140 · 10/02/2001 · C C Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
C C Coal Company
Mine
4608596

Narrative

MECHANIC HAD HOOD RAISED ON HITACHI EXCAVATOR LOOKING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAK. OPERATOR MOVED THE MACHINE A LITTLE TO ACTIVATE LEAK. THE HOOD FELL ON MECHANIC'S HAND. MASHED HIS HAND WITH SMALL LACERATIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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