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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080240033 · 01/19/2008 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608297

Narrative

While in the process of changing the shaft and nut on the short arm of the offside drill boom, the ratchet slipped off, causing hand to hit the roof bolter frame. This caused a laceration to the right thumb and required 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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