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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080290008 · 01/21/2008 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4609115

Narrative

Employee was replacing a bit insert on the cutter head of the number 4 continuous miner. He was striking the bit insert with a hammer when a sliver of metal came from the metal insert and lodged behind his right knee cap. He was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. The metal was removed by St. Joseph's Hospital

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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