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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051430091 · 05/17/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

HE WAS USING A RATCHET TO INSTALL A MOTOR ON A AIR COMPRESSOR, THE RATCHET SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE RATCHET AND FRAME ON THE COMPRESSOR CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING FIVE SUTURES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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