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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042740021 · 09/15/2004 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While changing a pin on the mast tilt cylinder of a roof bolter the mechanic's finger was pinched between the drill mast and puller bolt leaving a laceration that required sutures. Employee was released to unrestricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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