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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041800106 · 06/24/2004 · Solid Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE SUPPLY MOTOR AT 5-A HEAD, IN THE TRACK ENTRY 60 FEET FROM CURVE WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ONE ENGINE COVER WAS PROPPED OPEN. WHEN HE RAISED THE OTHER LID, THE FIRST LID FELL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. WHERE STITCHES WERE USED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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