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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042370002 · 08/13/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
139
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John C Smith Jr
Operator
Appalachian Fuels LLC
Mine
4608973

Narrative

Victim was struck by a chip of metal from a hammer while observing work being performed. Mechanic stuck hammer against hammer and a chip flew off striking victim in the abdomen. Was taken to hospital where surgery was performed to stop internal bleeding.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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