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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220071800043 · 06/22/2007 · Ohio County Coal Company LLC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Ohio County Coal Company LLC
Mine
1517587

Narrative

EE had a new ratchet & was in the process of cutting the nylon strap that holds it together. He was holding the strap down with his right hand & the knife in his left hand. He was cutting toward his right hand when the knife cut through the nylon strap. The knife then struck his right hand through his glove causing a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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