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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
220022460028
· 08/24/2002 · A & G Coal Corporation
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.23 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Jerry W Wharton
Operator
A & G Coal Corporation
Mine
4406999
Narrative
EE WAS REMOVING TRANSMISSION FROM A D-11 CAT DOZER, KNOCKING A PIN OUT WITH A SLATE BAR. WHEN THE PIN CAME OUT, COUNTERWEIGHT MOVED CATCHING END OF BAR. BAR CAME AROUND AND HIT HIM IN THE JAW. HE BROKE HIS RIGHT JAW AND REQUIRED SURGERY.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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