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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220063600007 · 12/18/2006 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to cut a zip tie loose with a utility knife. In doing so, the knife slipped cutting his left lower leg (calf). The laceration required six stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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