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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073130047 · 11/05/2007 · Bluff Spur Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
50
Mine experience
0.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
Mine
4405559

Narrative

The belt drive take-up was fouled on a shieve. The injured was attempting to free the rope by striking a hammer held against the rope with another hammer. A metal fragment hit his right eye above his cheek and below his lower eyelash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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