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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093520028 · 12/07/2009 · Powell Mountain Energy LLC

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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Powell Mountain Energy LLC
Mine
1518734

Narrative

EE had finished bolting roof in the #3 heading. The Joy miner had a cutter motor bolt loose; the EE was helping the mechanic tighten the bolts using a ratchet multiplier. The multiplier slipped and the handle struck the EE's pinky finger on his right hand breaking the pinky in one joint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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