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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041350003 · 05/11/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John C Smith Jr
Operator
Appalachian Fuels LLC
Mine
1517799

Narrative

Employee was installing new corner bits bolts in dozer blade. He had all old bolts removed and put a bar in bolt hole to hold bit in place. The bar slipped and the corner bit fell striking his left foot at the base of his toes. Three toes were surgically removed, the big toe and the next two.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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