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POWERED HAULAGE

220031950025 · 06/30/2003 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

WHILE HANDLING TORCH HOSES A LOOSE SECTION OF HOSE WAS PULLED INTO A RUNNING FEED BELT ROLLER, PULLING THE EE'S HAND INTO THE BELT BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO RELEASE HIS GRIP ON THE HOSES. EE S HAN D WAS PULLED THRU A NARROW OPENING 1/2 INCH AND THROWN CLEAR. TREATMENT INCLUDED CLEANING AND SUTURING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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