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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091970023 · 07/13/2009 · Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
Mine
4800977

Narrative

The mechanic was prying the top of the LR suspension out of its pinned position. The suspension was supported by a come-a-long near the bottom of the barrel. As the weight began to shift, it caused the prybar to recoil rapidly, pinching/severing the tip of his right pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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