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MACHINERY

220030350018 · 01/24/2003 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A NUT ON A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. THE VIBRATION CAUSED THE CYLINDER TO MOVE AND IT FELL DOWN AND PINCHED THE TIP OF HIS THUMB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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