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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220030230011 · 01/15/2003 · Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Trans Alta Corp
Operator
Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
Mine
4500416

Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN AXLE, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK AXLE LOOSE. A PIECE OF METAL FROM A WELD BROKE OFF & STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND. REPORTABLE - REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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