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MACHINERY

220051240004 · 04/25/2005 · Wabash Mine Holding Company

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Wabash Mine Holding Company
Mine
1100877

Narrative

Employee heard a noise coming from refuse screen. Put hand between springs and side panel causing abrasions to right wrist and hand. Amputation of right middle finger and fingernail requiring skin grafts. Strain to back occurred as employee pulled hand back from machine. Delay in reporting due to waiting on medical reports. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY. NO LOST TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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