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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050320047 · 07/29/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
91
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON 5A - BATTERY CHARGING STATION CLEANING A 636 SCOOP BATTERY. WHEN TURNING ON WASH DOWN HOSE HAD SEVERE LEAK. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO REACH SHUT OFF VALVE, LID FELL ON TOP OF RIGHT HAND - RESULTING IN AN AVULSION TO TIP OF RIGHT THUMB AND FRACTURE TO INDEX FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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