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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021680061 · 06/13/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
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
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TRIMMING A PIECE OF MINE CONVEYER BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE AT THE #3 BELT TAIL, WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED, LACERATING HIS RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED 9 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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