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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090680006 · 02/27/2009 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
147
Mine experience
2.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was struck by a drag rail that a scoop was pulling as it swung around a corner. Cause of the injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rule/regs not a factor, Mining equip./systems not a factor, Miner proficiency a factor, protective equipment not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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