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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092510059 · 09/01/2009 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4609193

Narrative

Bolter operator was assisting electrician checking dust suppression system due to water dripping out of tap. Bolter opr. handed elect. an old resin box to cut a piece to rest his knees on in the wet conditions while checking the system. While attempting to cut the resin box, the utility knife slipped & cut the right middle finger of bolter opr. which required 1 stitch.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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