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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092190027 · 08/03/2009 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

Mechanic was loosening the end of an engine hose when his wrench slipped, causing his thumb to be pinched against the haul truck structure. This resulted in a cut to his right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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