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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080930034 · 01/20/2007 · Twin Star Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Twin Star Mining, Inc.
Mine
4403929

Narrative

Mechanic was working under piece of equipment when another mechanic tossed him a bolt that ricocheted and hit him in the mouth, knocking several teeth loose, breaking one tooth and causing damage to his lip and outer mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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