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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091120017 · 04/20/2009 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

Employees were hoisting a dozer blade cylinder when the top section came apart and swung and hit the other mechanic in the forehead that was prying the bottom end loose. Employee received 2 staples to close laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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