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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052410087 · 08/19/2005 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4405236

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR ROTARY BREAKER USING SLEDGE HAMMER (10#). HAMMER HIT ROCK AND BROKE HANDLE. STEEL HEAD OF HAMMER CAME BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT CHEEKBONE. LACERATION REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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