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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100670016 · 02/26/2010 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

A mechanic was attempting to load a 30 gallon oil barrel onto a hand cart. As he manuvered the barrel his right hand came into contact with the lid clasp on an adjacent barrel causing a laceration to the ring and middle finger of the right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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