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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051800064 · 04/21/2005 · Bluff Spur Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
147
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
Mine
4405559

Narrative

The injured was securing a rock duster in the bucket of the scoop. He was securing the duster with 1 of 2 chain binders when the binder twisted, slipped out of his hand and the handle of the binder struck him on the right side. He continued to work his regular job. However, an MRI on 6-17-05 indicated a fractured rib. He is now missing work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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