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MACHINERY

220102250028 · 03/24/2010 · Birch River Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4609036

Narrative

While reviewing accidents, management concluded that this accident had not been reported. Employee was grinding on excavator bucket when cup wheel exploded and a piece hit him in the chin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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