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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072000045 · 07/12/2007 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
230
Mine experience
27.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0102515

Narrative

EE lifted cover improperly with chain hook in the hole and it would not fit in cover had already fell off once and he hooked it the same again. Then get cover in place and let the crane down, relasing tension. Cover folded and fell on his. where he was standing in front of the cover. He was knocked down and the cover landed in his leg, the hinge area striking him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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