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MACHINERY

220092440016 · 08/27/2009 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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 (powered)
Injury source
DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.79 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was removing a pulley on an alternator when the impact wrench trigger was accidently pushed and spun the pulley. The employee crushed his finger between the pulley fins and a bolt. His finger was lacerated and required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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