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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082460002 · 08/19/2008 · Gibson County Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Gibson County Coal LLC
Mine
1202215

Narrative

EE was removing a shear cylinder from a continuous miner. He was removing a bolt, when the ratchet broke, causing his hand to hit the machine. This caused a fracture to his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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