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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220023010092 · 10/16/2002 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
4.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

THE INJURED EE WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM A P&H LOADER PROPEL TRANSMISSION. HE WAS USING A 3/4"" RATCHET WITH AN 18' HANDLE PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 18"" CHEATER PIPE FOR ADDED LEVERAGE. THE SQUARE DRIV E ON THE RATCHET BROKE OFF ALLOWING THE INJURED TO LUNGE FORWARD CAUSING A LACERATION APPROX 2 1/2"" LONG TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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