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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090300026 · 01/17/2009 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
ICE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
20
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee was trying to free a tire from a block of ice. The ice broke free and struck the employee's hand(R) and fractured his middle and ring fingers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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