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POWERED HAULAGE

220101160016 · 04/15/2010 · Elliott Mineral Extraction Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brian Elliott; Cindy Elliott
Operator
Elliott Mineral Extraction Inc
Mine
1202005

Narrative

The employee was moving track for the underground saw in the 2 room. The pin that holds the track in place was being pulled out with the fork of a Volvo L120C. When the track pin broke free the injured reacted and stuck his hand out. The track pin struck injured in the palm of his left hand. He was sent for medical treatment and received 3 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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