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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220053220030 · 11/11/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

MEMBER WAS CHANGING THE DRIVE SHAFT IN THE SCOOP. HE WAS TIGHTENING UP THE BOLTS WHEN THE RATCHET SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOLT STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE JUST ABOVE THE LEFT EYE. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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