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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091660011 · 06/05/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

Injured was helping change tail roller bearing. He was using a slate bar to pry back on the roller when it slipped and struck him on his right ear causing a laceration. EMS transported him the the ER where he received 7 sutures in his right ear. He returned to work on his next regularly scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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