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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091070012 · 04/02/2009 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employee was using his right hand to cut a strap. He was using a utility knife and after cutting the strap the knife struck the palm/thumb area of his left hand causing a laceration. He was taken to CAMC General and recieved 8 stitches. He was seen by a specialist on 04-03-09 and was given a full release to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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