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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042740022 · 09/21/2004 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While performing routine inspections of fire extinguishers the technician pulled the nozzle away from the tank and came in contact with the retaining hook on the unit. the hook was very sharp on the end and cut the technician's left ring finger, leaving a laceration that required sutures to close. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time. Employee was released to unrestricted

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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