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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021540148 · 05/20/2002 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1509571

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED: HE HAD BELT KNIFE TRYING TO CUT A PIECE OF PLASTIC OFF OF BREAKER. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG ABOUT 4-6 INCHES ABOVE HIS RIGHT KNEE. LACERATION WAS APPROX 2 1/2 INCHES IN LENGTH. THE LACERATION WAS GLUED BACK IN PLACE. NO STITCHES/ SUTURES APPLIED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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