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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220053010015 · 10/21/2005 · Sapphire Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United Company
Operator
Sapphire Coal Company
Mine
1502057

Narrative

EMPLOYEE TURNED & AS HE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM MINER HE CAUGHT HIS RT. EAR LOBE IN A CABLE HANGER, CUTTING THE END. REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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