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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072500035 · 08/06/2007 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

EE stated while removing pin from belt splice, struck pin with hammer. Small piece (approx. 1/4"" in size) broke off (hammer) and hit him in stomach (abdomen). Penetrated skin & bled. Further stated went home & slept - got up & went to hospital 6:20 pm. X-rayed before and after metal was surgically removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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