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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042040039 · 07/12/2004 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN, HELPING ANOTHER MECHANIC WORK ON A SERVICE TRUCK'S BRAKES. THEY WERE REMOVING THE TIRE TO WORK ON THE BRAKES. THEY WERE USING A DUAL WHEEL TIRE JACK AND THE CHAIN ON THE TIRE JACK SLIPPED. THE TIRE FELL ON HIS FOOT, BRUISING IT. HE WORKED RESTRICTED DUTY FOR THREE DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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