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MACHINERY

220071580026 · 06/04/2007 · Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc
Mine
4405605

Narrative

EE was cutting bushing for pin on backhoe, when the grinder hung up and kicked back, striking EE below right elbow. Required 2 stitches just below right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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