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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220020160009 · 01/02/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING TWO PICK HAMMERS TO KNOCK A HOLE IN A METAL BOX TO MAKE ROOM FOR A HYDRAULIC HOSE. A PIECE OF METAL FLEW FROM THE ONE HAMMER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FOREHE AD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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