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MACHINERY

220081840007 · 06/24/2008 · Vindex Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Vindex Energy Corporation
Mine
1800769

Narrative

Employee was operating an impact air wrench in an overhead position. The injury was reported to his supervisor on 6-27-08 where upon he was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Employee was diagnosed as having pinched nerve in left hand. Employee was told to wear a provided wrist brace for 5 days and to return to work the next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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