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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062850007 · 09/29/2006 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

The employee was un-hooking a winch cable from a pan skid. He was bent over when another employee leaned against a timber behind him. The timber came loose and fell striking the employe on the hand. He was seen at the local ER and released to full duty. On Oct. 4th he went back to the Dr. and was put on rstricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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