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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083580049 · 12/08/2008 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

Mechanic was adjusting the speed sensor on the longwall crusher when he jammed his thumb into the housing lacerating his thumb. The laceration required one suture to close. Mechanic was wearing hand protection at the time of the accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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