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MACHINERY

220050590025 · 02/19/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
14
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John C Smith Jr
Operator
Appalachian Fuels LLC
Mine
4607934

Narrative

A rock knocker was bent on the right rear tires. EE was attempting to cut it loose. When the final cut was made the rock knocker sprang out and struck the torch EE was using. The torch struck EE on the left cheek and forehead. Laceration to the forehead that required four stitches to close. EE is still off work due to a slight headache, awaiting doctors release to return.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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