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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081300002 · 05/05/2008 · 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
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

Changing bottom roller on crossover belt. While holding roller up to use a slate bar, the bar slipped, striking him on the left side of his forehead. Caused a laceration, requiring 3 stiches. Returned to work next shift

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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