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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052410024 · 08/18/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John C Smith Jr
Operator
Appalachian Fuels LLC
Mine
4606877

Narrative

EE and another mechanic were performing repair work on a drill. He used a hammer to loosen parts on the final drive. Impact from hammer caused a splinter of metal to chip off and imbed in his left wrist area. Doctors determined that it would be best to leave splinter where it is. Missed two days work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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