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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081720006 · 06/11/2008 · Sidney Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Sidney Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1519180

Narrative

Employee on 001 section, #1 entry; using a 4 lb hammer to dislodge drill steel from chuck on drill pot. He missed the steel, struck left knee with hammer. Completed shift, went to E.R., referred to Orthopedic specalist. Attended appointment 6-17-08, Ortho took off work for a week with follow-up.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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