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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093360019 · 11/10/2009 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
163
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608402

Narrative

Was using a hammer to remove a bolt from a track fishplate. When the rail freed up, the fish plate flew and hit his right knee causing him to fall down and injure himself.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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