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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021070002 · 04/10/2002 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
44
Mine experience
5.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4200089

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN THE BOLT ON THE TRAINING CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE CONVEYOR CHAIN-ADJUSTING BOLT. HE WAS USING A 1/2"" RATCHET WITH A SHORT EXTENSION PIPE. AS TORQUE WAS APPLIED, THE RAT CHET GEARS SLIPPED INTERNALLY CAUSING EE'S RIGHTLEG TO FLEX AND BODY WEIGHT TO SHIFT SUDDENLY. THIS ACTION CREATED PAIN IN EE'S RT. ANKLE AND UPPER LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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