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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022460105 · 08/27/2002 · Glenrock Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Glenrock Coal Company
Mine
4800085

Narrative

A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WAS REPLACING A BATTERY BOX ON A CAT 16G MOTOR GRADER. HE PUT HIS HAND INSIDE THE BOX TO BOLT IT DOWN & HIT HIS HAND ON A SHARP EDGE & LACERATED HIS HAND. THE CUT REQUIR ED THREE STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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