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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220053110028 · 11/04/2005 · Vindex Energy LLC

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Vindex Energy LLC
Mine
1800749

Narrative

Mechanic was hammering on a drill bit on a Drill Tech DK45 highwall drill with a sledge hammer when a metal fragment struck the mechanic and lodged in the left side of his jaw. Employee went to the hospital and the object was removed. Employee reported to work the next day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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