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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073470007 · 12/04/2007 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Rerail equipment, Sprag
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
10
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

Co-worker was attempting to put the mantrip back on the rails. A jack was set on crib blocks. While pushing the jack bar down, the jack gave out and hit employee in the face. He was cut in the face and lost 5 teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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