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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052990017 · 10/17/2005 · Kentucky Coal Terminal

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Kentucky Coal Terminal
Mine
1516749

Narrative

Employee attempted to re-attach the bucket onto the Skid Steer. At this time employee placed himself between the bucket and the Skid Steer. The bucket was raised approximately 12 inches off the ground. The bucket fell off the boom striking the employee in the back of both heels. This resulted in bruises to his heels and the Dr. prescribing Vicodin for pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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