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MACHINERY

220093440011 · 11/23/2009 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
154
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Installation of part (snubrite) on mining shovel bucket was being performed. Lifting sling failed, causing a component of the snubrite to strike the employees left finger. Employee was diagnosed with fractures to left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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