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MACHINERY

220060390027 · 02/01/2006 · American Energy Corporation

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was using a universal impact wobble socket. The socket came apart and the key way struck his hand resulting in a laceration. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment a factor (gloves), miner proficiency a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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