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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080280068 · 01/22/2008 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4603755

Narrative

Member was working on #1 slurry pump. Pipe wrench was on shaft of pump barrel, wrench spun around and hit member in right ear, and neck/shoulder area, causing a laceration to right ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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