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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093160024 · 11/07/2009 · James River Coal Service Company

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
5.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
James River Coal Service Company
Mine
1519255

Narrative

Mechanic was working on a customer-owned 785 Rigid Dump Truck steering cylinder. He was using the drag link as a pry point, the bar slipped and came down across his right shoulder. His right shoulder socket was broken. Approximate time off from work - three weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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