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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021750111 · 06/10/2002 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT A WRECKED FLAT CAR BACK ON THE TRACK WHEN THE RAILROAD JACK HE WAS USING CAME OUT CAUSING THE BAR THAT WAS IN THE JACK TO STRIKE HIM IN THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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