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MACHINERY

220091870047 · 06/26/2009 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

While cutting cable tray with a battery powered sawsall, the individual's left hand slipped past the tool grip, crushing his finger in the mechanism driving the saw blade. Stitches were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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