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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031480047 · 05/17/2003 · Triton Coal Company LlC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Partners
Operator
Triton Coal Company LlC
Mine
4801355

Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE SHOP FACILITY AT A WELDING TABLE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A BEARING IN A PART BORE. AS HE DROVE THE BEARING IN, A PIECE OF THE BEARING SPLINTERED OFF AND WAS PROPELLED INTO THE MUSCLE AREA BELOW THE THUMB OF EE'S LEFT HAND. A DOCTOR'S VISIT WAS REQUIREDTO REMOVE THE OBJECT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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