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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062080044 · 07/17/2006 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

Two mechanics were removing a U-joint from a haul truck and were striking the U-joint with a sledgehammer to remove it from the dragline. One mechanic was swinging the sledgehammer and struck the U-joint when a piece of metal flew off & struck the 2nd mechanic in the right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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