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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051430010 · 05/12/2005 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

Injured was assisting in unrolling 2"" plastic pipe for installation. The end of the pipe had been secured to the mine roof by tying it secure. The pipe came loose and struck the injured in mouth causing injury to his right upper lip. Five sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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