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MACHINERY

220100530027 · 02/10/2010 · Republic Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
71
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Republic Energy, Inc
Mine
4609054

Narrative

EE was working on a tandem axel dump truck.One EE was in the cab and was operating the PTO the other EE was knelt next to the PTO pump.The EE placed his right hand on the pump for support and balance. His left hand using a tool trying to push the dump plunger.The tool slipped off of the plunger and struck his right hand forcing the hand into the pump shaft.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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