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MACHINERY

220101590032 · 05/31/2010 · Republic Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Three mechanics were working on a EX-1900 excavator. Injured EE was tightening bolts on the right bucket cylinder guard. The mechanic was using a 1/2"" impact wrench,when the socket attached to the impact wrench slipped off of the bolt and came off of the impact wrench. The socket struck the EE on the right side of the upper-lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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