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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073300005 · 11/19/2007 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
9
Mine experience
2.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Using a pick hammer to pound on a fish bolt plate to get it out, a piece of metal off the hammer head flew striking and lodging in his chin area. Cause of this injury was using the wrong tool for the job and safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, miner knowledge could be a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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