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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220031740069 · 06/17/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING A PIECE OF PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP FROM A PALLET OF SUPPLIES AT THE END OF THE #2 SECTION TRACK WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEFT ARM REQUIRING SUTURES. DEG 06 CLASS 10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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