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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060170095 · 01/09/2006 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

Employee was cutting a zip-tie with his pocket knife when it slipped cutting his left hand. The cut required 4 stitches and he returned to work the next day. He was instructed to never use his pocket knife while cutting zip-ties and to use issued cutting pliers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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