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MACHINERY

220013470027 · 11/15/2001 · Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc
Mine
4407028

Narrative

EE WAS USING A WIRE BRUSH WHEEL ON AN AIR-OPERATED DIE GRINDER TO CLEAN A GEAR CASE WHEN A PIECE OF WIRE STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM. HE WORKED AT HIS REGULAR DUTIES UNTIL 12-12-2001, WHEN THE PIE CE OF WIRE WAS REMOVED BY A PHYSICIAN. HE RETURNED TO WORK AT REGULAR DUTY ON SAME DATE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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