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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220013340032 · 11/07/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAWKBILL TO CUT A STRAP ON A WATERLINE ON A CONTINUOUS MINER SECTION. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR INPAIRMENT TO THE MIN ING EQUIPMENT OR OPERATION. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT USING HAND TOOLS (KNIFE) PROPERLY. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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