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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042510033 · 08/19/2004 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO OPEN PACKAGES IN THE WAREHOUSE THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING TOWARDS HIMSELF & SLIPPED WITH THE KNIFE CUTTING HIMSELF IN THE ABDOMEN LEAVING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED (5)STAPLES TO CLOSE. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY (NO RESTRICTIONS).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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