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MACHINERY

220072280049 · 08/09/2007 · West Virginia Mine Power, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John B Preece
Operator
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc.
Mine
4609172

Narrative

After finishing drilling mucker anker located mid way down the air shaft approx. 35', co-worker inadvertently turned the jack leg air on striking deckman's left ear and head area, resulting in a laceration requiring 12 stitches to his right ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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