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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052620032 · 09/13/2005 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was changing a bottom roller behind the take-up unit at a belt drive. He went to move the come-a-longs and he lost his grip, the come-a-long fell striking his hand. Cause of this injury was poor body placement. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment were being worn, miner knowledge could be a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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