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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220013230072 · 10/23/2001 · Difficult Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Courtland Helbig
Operator
Difficult Mining Inc
Mine
4608185

Narrative

A CHUNK OF ROCK HAD FALLEN ON THE MINER. I WAS USING A SLATE/PRY BAR TO GET THE ROCK OFF THE MINER; IN THE PROCESS, THE BAR SLIPPED. WHEN IT SLIPPED, A SHARP PAIN WAS FELT IN MY RIGHT WRIST. I T FELT LIKE IT WAS OUT OF PLACE AFTER THAT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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