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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051590003 · 06/04/2005 · Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
Mine
4800977

Narrative

Employee was removing a hoist pump from a haul truck. 2 of three bolts had been removed. When the third bolt was loosened the pump rotated downward suddenly and smashed the employee's left middle finger. The finger was broken and lacerated, requiring surgery to repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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