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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081610054 · 05/31/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE reported: Performing the job task of changing a tire on a mantrip. After installing the new tire, he was lowering the lifting jack. As he pressed downward on the jack handle, he heard a pop. The handle flew upward, striking his chin, resulting in a laceration. He sought medical treatment and received 3 sutures to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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